In an article for the Toronto Star, Canadian Bureau for International Education CEO Larissa Bezo argues that federal and provincial governments must take a new approach to global talent. Bezo writes that the federal international student policy changes have had serious consequences for Canada, costing the country “its coveted position as the top destination for global talent.” She also asserts that the sector is further harmed by chronic underfunding. The author warns that Canada’s declining birth rate and aging population means that its future prosperity and growth is reliant on its ability to bring in high-quality global talent. To this end, Bezo asserts that the provinces and territories must commit to adequate funding for postsecondary education and that the federal government must change its strategy to attract the talent it needs to meet its long-term goals.
