Given the way the new measures have been designed, Mr. Chair, there are actually both avenues for those who are already in Canada, and we do have some information there. There are approximately 7,000 who hold valid study or work permits, who possibly would be in Canada, although we don't know if they may have left during the last few months. Then there are also streams where Hong Kongers from abroad would be able to apply for that open work permit and in that way be able to come in.
On November 16th, 2020. See this statement in context.