Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses for being here with us today.
I would like to start with the immigration levels plan. It is integral to our immigration plan. It sets a target for welcoming new permanent residents and helps provinces, territories and local organizations plan for years to come.
When developing those levels, consultation is key to ensuring that our immigration levels plan is aligned with the current realities of the labour market, while also ensuring that newcomers have the resources and the tools they need to thrive and to contribute meaningfully to the new communities.
Can you give this committee an overview of the consultation process that went into developing the levels plan?