Thanks, Madam Chair.
We have a number of applications that we are holding onto, because as you know, the border remains closed to new permanent residents. We continue to accept applications and are happy to accept applications. We continue to [Technical difficulty--Editor] and express entry, because we have a three-year levels plan. The levels plan for 2022 and 2023 will see increases. We'll go to 411,000 and 421,000. I need that inventory to be able to process and to be able to make sure that we meet those targets.
I would be a lot more worried about being able to clear those backlogs, once we have the border reopened, if I didn't have really good levels space as we move ahead.