Michelle Coates-Mather

Michelle Coates-Mather is the vice-president of public affairs at Universities Canada, an organization that advocates for higher education in Canada. In her role, she emphasizes the importance of attracting top global talent to Canadian universities, particularly graduate students. Recently, she expressed optimism regarding the government's initiatives to streamline the application process for master’s and doctoral programs, believing these measures will help restore Canada’s reputation as a premier study destination for international students.