I want to thank all the people who came to the committee today to discuss the issue of migrant workers, non-status persons and the temporary work programs that have been in existence for at least 40 years.
You are no doubt aware that the committee is starting this fall to study the specific issue of refugees. The question of temporary workers is of great concern to us.
To follow up on what Andrew said -- he usually considers all aspects of the issues we are interested in and I wouldn't want to repeat all that -- when you look at temporary workers and particularly the caregiver program, I note that you're not calling for the termination of these programs. On the contrary, you know that these workers add value.
Regarding the caregiver program, it's mainly the administrative rules of the program that are problematic. For example, there's the 24 months within a three-year period rule as well as to the live-in condition that have to be met by caregivers.
When you met the minister, were you successful in getting him to commit to an early review and amendment of this program? Later on, I would have other questions about agricultural workers.