When I came to the agency, I found that the whole issue of stamping, when it was brought to my attention, was offered in some locations and not in others. Rather than it being discontinued, I felt it should be expanded to all the locations. I'm assured that the practice of stamping, while not necessary for the operations of the agency, served a useful purpose. By Monday, I think stamping will be available at all locations across Canada.
On December 7th, 2006. See this statement in context.