Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to thank all the witnesses for being here today.
In July 2023, I had the honour of making an announcement on behalf of IRCC about the removal of the educational requirement under Canadian work experience streams A and B of the Hong Kong permanent residency pathway. This change meant that we could welcome more Hong Kongers who need our support to Canada, while simultaneously helping Canadian businesses fill labour gaps with workers who already have work experience here.
Can you explain to the committee how the government has been using a flexible approach to adapt its program to support the needs of Hong Kongers here in Canada?