No, I don't imply that. You're putting words in my mouth that I've never uttered or implied.
Having said that, first of all, it's clear that if you talk to provincial ministers you'll find they have always had concerns about being able to execute undertakings that are given to us about underwriting costs related to health care. Second, many of the people who arrive in the parental or grandparental category are relatively young. They can be as young as 55, so they might have many years in our public health care system. As you know, Mr. Oliphant, the most expensive years for health care are the last years of one's life.
Common sense tells us that younger immigrants are more likely to pay taxes and be a net contributor to our general commonwealth, as opposed to older immigrants, who are more likely to represent a net fiscal cost. That is not to say we ought not to accept any older immigrants, but it is a factor that we obviously should consider.