Canada deserves a high-quality immigration system which attracts the best and brightest from around the world. However, the uncertainty caused by recent immigration reforms has resulted in significant damage to Canada's reputation and our pipeline of highly-qualified talent. Canada’s leading research universities have experienced modest growth in international student numbers while offering a world-class academic experience and extensive student supports. The federal government was right to explore measures that can alleviate some of the growing pressures, but changes should not come at the expense of our ability to welcome the best and brightest. U15 Canada provided a submission to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, outlining how the government must now rebuild Canada’s reputation, implement a distinctions based approach which promotes excellence and protect Canada's talent pipeline for graduate students. Read our full submission online: buff.ly/41DQmcR