One of the objectives of EOI is to maximize the number of immigrants coming to Canada with high human capital and/or a job offer and/or a provincial or territorial nomination. EOI doesn't change the number of immigrants coming to Canada. We've been receiving, on average, about 250,000 permanent residents every year. That's set through the annual levels plan. EOI doesn't change that number. The goal is for those program streams to ensure that those who are coming have a better chance of economic success once they arrive.
On November 7th, 2013. See this statement in context.