Looking over 2017 data, CBIE reflected on the success of the international education industry in Canada with a recently released research brief.

The new CBIE International Student Survey peeked into international students’ opinions and needs to help institutions drive their internationalisation forward.

The Canadian Bureau for International Education has submitted a proposal to the Parliament calling on the government to invest CA$10m to support outward student mobility.

61% of international students chose Canada because of post-graduate work opportunities.

It was also revealed that the total number of study permit holders in Canada as of 31 December 2016 was 414,946, up from 351,330 (an 18% increase) in 2015. China and India are the largest growth markets.

CBIE has rolled out a nationwide communications campaign, Learning Beyond Borders, to encourage students to study abroad.

Competitive fees and attractive post-study work options are some of Canada's most magnetic features drawing international students to its shores. Word of mouth recommendations, however, remain powerful influences.

Delegates at the CBIE conference were challenged by colleagues to better enable routes between study in Canada, with students wanting "more mobility and modularity" in terms of access, but also needing better support post-study too in finding employment.