Citizenship and Immigration committee  It goes back to about 22 years ago when we first formed, and I was the founding president. We formed the Association of Immigration Counsel of Canada and we always wanted to go into the regulations. Eventually, when the ministry appointed this advisory committee--and I was one of the members of the advisory committee and I know all the proceedings--suggestions from right across Canada were made by the advisory committee, and we had a lot of input from different individuals and different organizations.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Approximately 150 plus.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  First of all, I have to apologize for being late. Thanks for the invitation. I live in Mississauga, and as everybody knows, the weather is bad. Anyway, we're mainly talking about consultants right now. I have personally been in this profession for the last 32 years. I have gone through all kinds of situations in the profession.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I could speak for three or four minutes, if you want. Is that okay?