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This strategy outlines Canada’s plan to strengthen its position as a global leader in international education. It aims to attract top international students, foster research partnerships, and promote Canadian education abroad. The strategy focuses on priority markets, branding Canada as a destination of choice, setting ambitious targets to double international student enrollment by 2022, and leveraging education to create jobs, drive innovation, and enhance economic growth. It also emphasizes collaboration among federal, provincial, territorial governments, and stakeholders to ensure long-term prosperity.