Okay.
I want to begin by thanking you, because you are making quite a significant contribution today. You're telling us about a practice that was previously unknown.
If I understand correctly, claims from asylum seekers increased starting in 2017. At the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, it was decided that tasks had to be lightened and security checks had to be set aside, given the extra workload.
What you're telling us is that, for four years, 25,000 asylum seekers who claimed refugee status were admitted without meeting any officers or being asked any questions. The board relied solely on their written declaration.
That process was not in place prior to 2019.
Is that correct?