Yes. Absolutely. In fact, that was the main thrust of the argument last year. As a government, we believe very strongly that if we are going ahead with an increase in the number of permanent residents we welcome into Canada every year—which is something that provinces, employers, and everyone was asking us for—we should have a corresponding increase in settlement funding to enable those newcomers to get the services and the supports they need, so they can succeed faster and contribute to Canadian society faster.
On May 31st, 2018. See this statement in context.