No, 165,000 labour market opinions were processed by HRSDC. At CIC we issued about 112,000 work permits in 2006. I think the average approval rate is likely around 70% to 75%, but we'll get that number for you.
February 25th, 2008 / 5:10 p.m.
Director General, Immigration Branch, Department of Citizenship and Immigration
No, 165,000 labour market opinions were processed by HRSDC. At CIC we issued about 112,000 work permits in 2006. I think the average approval rate is likely around 70% to 75%, but we'll get that number for you.
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