Ms. Nancy Lawand at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On February 27th, 2007. See this statement in context.

February 27th, 2007 / 5:05 p.m.

Director General, Canada Pension Plan Disability Directorate, Department of Human Resources and Social Development

I was just going to say that the intent of sponsorship is that the sponsor takes on the financial responsibility. It's a relationship with the sponsored immigrant, and if I'm understanding your point correctly, the effect of your proposed change would be to basically undo the amendment that was brought in back in 1996. That's how I hear the effect of what you're suggesting.

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