Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thanks as well to the minister for being with us here today.
I have two questions, which are directly related to those asked by Mr. Cash and Mr. McCallum, but first I would like to say this: regardless of the government in power, it is always good for the people for a minister to have professional training and experience that correspond to his work as a minister. Given your experience in the diplomatic service, Canadians are confident that you will be able to carry out the projects you have discussed today.
My two questions concern the allegation that we have not improved processing rates or times. What has been the acceptance rate of applications submitted to your office in Chandigarh since 2006? I hope you have that information to hand.