Minister, in the budget there was $307 million for settlement funding. Prior to the election, there was an agreement reached with Ontario that ultimately I think would move that funding to about $3,800 per immigrant. I know British Columbia is nowhere close to that. I'm wondering if the $307 million will go to evening out the per immigrant funding for settlement. I think British Columbia is down around $1,000 per immigrant. I know Quebec is up around $4,000. So there is a real disparity across the country. Will this help even that out?
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