Thank you, Madam Chair.
A common and frequent concern I'm hearing is in regard to the processing of permanent resident travel documents. For example, in India, the current processing times are upwards of four months. Many without valid PR cards who have to travel abroad on a moment's notice or for an emergency situation are then stuck outside Canada for a minimum of four months before having the opportunity to return home. This can be particularly difficult for individuals when families are separated, young families particularly, or those having to return to their respective employment duties.
Could the minister touch on whether this is a matter that is on IRCC's radar and something that the department hopes to address?