Policy Statements & Briefs

CBIE’s policy papers and briefs seek to provide solutions-oriented positions and analysis on emerging issues in international education. They are aimed at government officials and our membership alike, both in Canada and abroad. These papers may be collaborations with our members or other organizations, or contributions to publications by CBIE members on international education public policy.

CBIE’s Consultation Brief on Canada’s International Education Strategy for 2024-2029

CBIE Submission to IRCC on the Future of Canada’s Immigration System, April 2023

CBIE Immigration Advisory Committee Briefing Note, January 2021

CBIE Immigration Advisory Committee Briefing Note, Fall 2020

Immigration Advisory Committee Fall 2019 Update

CBIE Immigration Advisory Committee Briefing Note, October 2019

CBIE Immigration Advisory Committee Briefing Note, October 2019

CBIE Immigration Advisory Committee Briefing Note, June 2019

CBIE Immigration Advisory Committee Briefing Note, May 2019

Nurturing Global Leaders – Boosting Canada’s Competitiveness
The case for young Canadians studying abroad

CBIE Immigration Advisory Committee Briefing Note, August 2017

Learning Beyond Borders: A Solution to Canada’s Global Engagement Challenge

CBIE Immigration Advisory Committee Briefing Notes

CBIE Submission to the Government of Canada’s National Conversation on Immigration, August 2016

Read CBIE’s submission, which addresses four areas:

  • Strengthening our Canadian fabric
  • Unlocking Canada’s diverse needs
  • Modernizing our immigration system
  • Leadership in global migration and immigration

CBIE Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, Pre-Budget Consultations, August 2016

Read CBIE’s submission, which requests substantial investment in the following areas:

  • Investment in study abroad  for Canadian students “Canada’s Global Engagement Challenge” to make measurable progress toward the target of 50,000 awards annually by 2022

CBIE Submission to Global Affairs Canada on Canada’s International Assistance Policy Review, July 2016

Read CBIE’s submission, which proposes four concrete recommendations that correspond to the input received from its members and its own experience as a key development partner to the Government of Canada.