In the end, expanding the family unit in the family reunification classification would be something that we would support to include siblings as well. As we know, for many different cultures, the definition of family is very different from that of the Canadian culture, in many ways.
I'm going to ask a different question. We've heard from witnesses that sponsorship is onerous. The 20 years is onerous and some have suggested reducing it to 10 years. In addition to that, others have also said that the financial requirement is very onerous. If you were a family of three and you were sponsoring two parents, then your calculation is based on a family of five, and then for three years prior to their arrival...before the application can be submitted. Then you can make an application.
I wonder if you can comment on both of those aspects. I believe in your brief you suggested reducing the 20 years down to 10. Also, on the financial aspect, what are your thoughts?