Asylum seekers are drawn to settle in the larger cities across the country as they look for employment opportunities. As I mentioned in my opening remarks, IRCC has signed two agreements with Newfoundland and New Brunswick. Both jurisdictions are looking at an employment-first model. They're looking at the types of skills that asylum seekers bring and helping them connect with employers in both of their jurisdictions to find employment. They're also ensuring that they have both temporary housing and a transition to permanent housing once they arrive in their provinces.
