Thank you, Madam Chair.
Of course, on behalf of everyone here, thank you, Minister, for being here. It's always nice to have you here.
There has been a target of 401,000 set for new permanent residents.
We've been hearing heart-wrenching testimony here in our committee, and obviously through all of our offices, about real-life impacts—including people missing their child's first words and their first steps—and just the incredible mental health issues that are caused by the incredible delays in processing times.
We're definitely all happy to hear that 62 more employees were hired in Nova Scotia, but given that not all interviews are being done right now, and that not all services are being offered either, how long will it take to clear up the backlogs in spousal sponsorships so we can reunite families again?