Mr. Chairman, I want to make it clear that under the Canada-Quebec Accord on Immigration, the final decision rests with Quebec, in so far as the impact on Quebec's labour force is concerned. If there is agreement with the opinion issued by HRSDC, Quebec issues a certificate of acceptance which is then forwarded to us. We then are responsible for issuing a work permit, and for sending a note stating that Quebec has issued a certificate of acceptance, along with the certificate number.
On February 25th, 2008. See this statement in context.