Mr. Chair, we would be happy to provide statistics on the temporary foreign worker program.
The difficulty we have with projections is that the program is completely demand driven as employers ramp up their need. We do not set targets for the number of temporary foreign workers.
On the issue of refusal of applications under the authority proposed in this legislation, Mr. Chair, I would reiterate that what we are proposing is a two-step refusal. Any refusal that a front-line officer may wish to make will have to be concurred in by a senior immigration officer.