Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
We have not done any specific work in this respect, but I believe we all understand that those we would like to see come to Canada are also courted by other countries; we are in a sort of competition to get the best. When there is a five-year backlog, if other countries are more efficient and can provide individuals a spot more quickly, Canada is at risk of losing them.
I believe there is a type of fast-tracking system for some positions. Also, the increase in the number of provincial programs is another avenue for people trying to enter more quickly. However, it is certainly a challenge to appropriately target the individuals we want to welcome to Canada and process applications as quickly as possible.