Some people maintain that the current point system is far from ideal and does not always jibe with priorities. When the department examined this bill, was any consideration given to adapting and enhancing its provisions so that each application could at least be processed using an impartial system, instead of according to a list drawn up most likely by the minister and subject to being modified by a new minister? You're going to have a hard time getting people to go along with this, if the lists can change at the whim of the ministers.
On May 13th, 2008. See this statement in context.