That's really what feeds a lot of the cynicism and the frustration on behalf of this committee, because we've met frequently, including one meeting I recall, for about two hours, with the parliamentary secretary. The critics from all parties here submitted recommendations in writing to the parliamentary secretary. He promised to get back to us with legal opinions from the department on those recommendations.
So I need to correct the record of you stating that the committee had never submitted anything. The fact of the matter is that we did, and it's due to the work of this committee by keeping this issue in the public domain that you are now planning to do something. I'm hopeful. I'm looking forward to seeing those recommendations, but I was hoping that legislation would have been submitted before the frivolous legislation about so-called exotic dancers' work conditions.
I have with me here the platform from 2005-06 by the Conservative Party. Under the immigration section it says:
A Conservative government will: Create a Canadian Agency for Assessment and Recognition of Credentials to provide pre-assessment of international credentials and experience. The Federal Government will work with the provinces and professional associations to ensure foreign-trained professionals meet Canadian standards while getting properly trained professionals working in Canada quickly.
I have here the 2006 budget, which says the government will work toward the establishment of a Canadian agency for the assessment and recognition of foreign credentials. What is the status of this assessment and recognition of foreign credentials agency?