Citizenship and Immigration committee  Thank you for your question. I think the question is a a supply/demand kind of one, if I understand it correctly. In the past, of course, and also currently, most immigrants end up in the major urban centres and pass by, in many cases, the smaller centres, where, in fact, they may have more unique skills in relation to the population and may be able to do better.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I grew up in Toronto and my experience is coloured by that. The subway network I grew up with about 20 to 30 years ago is largely unchanged. I drive through Toronto and I see the infrastructure hasn't taken place, so I think—

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I have concerns on infrastructure, given the nature of the needs.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  One always has to be concerned about processing and announcements, because it's the nature of the beast, as it were. However, the government is probably reasonably comfortable that it can meet its targets, or at least make progress towards its targets. The processing capacity will be there, but that's looking from the outside rather than from the inside.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Overall, Canada has very well-developed integration and settlement programs, probably some of the strongest in the world. That is partially reflected in how well immigrants do here. However, you have more people coming in and, of course, the demand will always be increased. We also know that you can never completely satisfy the demand.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I would like to thank you for your attention. I welcome questions. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. I'd like to thank the committee for this invitation to speak to you on some of the questions that I've been asking regarding increased immigration in the short and the longer terms. Canada is unique in the world given its general positive consensus in favour of immigration.