Mr. Chair, I had an opportunity to listen to the minister when she was out west, regarding foreign credentials. She touted that this was the best thing since apple pie and ice cream. I then proceeded to phone the foreign credentials secretariat and I got what is called the Service Canada line. They proceeded to give me some information. I told them I was a graduate of engineering from the University of Toronto. I was referred to a technologist website and was asked to call them to see if my qualifications would be reasonable and could be reached in Canada. I found the point they were pointing me to was inaccurate.
I heard the minister say there are thousands of hits on the website. Having a website is one thing, but having something that means something is very important. Unfortunately, the service I received as a “prospective immigrant” was not something that was at par. So I think we should examine it, discuss it, and bring stakeholders forward in order to see what the minister is touting, to see if it's a reality or a myth. In my mind, it is a myth.