Thank you to the witnesses for being here.
Well, where do I start? As you mentioned in your opening statement, it's a very sensitive issue. I believe that for all of us, more than 90% of our case work files in our offices deal with immigration issues. Mike said he doesn't, but I do. There is definitely a lot of abuse of the system, a lot of abuse of the opportunities. Before I get to that, let me ask you one question.
In January the minister had his round tables throughout Canada. Another theme from the round tables is that there is a need to refine our settlement services to assist in the issue of violence against women, especially before they come to Canada.
What services do CIC currently offer before immigrants come to Canada and can we offer more?