To clarify, Mr. Chair, the number of backlog applications we had as of February 2008 has been cut on the skilled workers side to 314,000. To that number we have to add approximately 140,000 applicants who applied under MI-1 and then a number who've applied under MI-2 as well, who we're moving to process more quickly. On the family class for spouses, partners, and dependent children, there is a working inventory but no backlog. Those applications are placed into the processing immediately on receipt. I think we're doing about 75% within 12 months of receiving, and we're working to improve, as we mentioned at our last appearance.
On October 18th, 2011. See this statement in context.