Thank you very much.
Madam Chair, first off, I want to say this. There's no question that, for people whose applications are faced with processing delays, there should be a mechanism to deal with them. I absolutely agree with that.
Now, before I go on with further comments, I want to ask the legislative clerk for a clarification.
With respect to this amendment here and the way in which it was explained by Ms. Rempel Garner, is this to say that this will now apply to every application, whether it's PR, work permits, study permits, citizenship or anything?
When there is a processing delay of over five years, the matter would automatically be referred to the minister, or there would be an ability to refer the matter to the minister, to review the cases, waive those delays and approve the application. Is that what this means?
My question is to the legislative clerk, please.