I see the levels plan indicates a target of 20,000 to 22,000 caregivers for 2016; the low is 20,000 and the higher is 22,000. We all know the important role that caregivers play for many Canadian families and about the backlog that has grown in this program in recent years. In my riding of Scarborough Centre we have many caregivers who, through this program, have become contributing members to Canadian society and play a very important and integral role.
I know that the department has undertaken a number of changes to this specific program to protect the rights and meet the needs of both the caregivers and the employers.
Could you discuss these reforms and how they will enable the target for admission to be met?