Mr. Chairman, the impact varies depending on whether we are talking about crown corporations or the IRB. The IRB—the chair mentioned this earlier—deals with claims from people who have experienced difficult situations in their home country and are asking for our protection. They are very eager to know the outcome and begin a new life. So there is an impact on individuals.
As our report indicates, the IRB's rejection rate over the past three years has been 55%. Many people have their claim rejected and must leave the country as a result. If it takes two or three years to reach a decision, the refugee claimants have the right during that time, like other Canadians and permanent residents, to use the health care, education and social assistance systems. That creates enormous costs for the various levels of government.