Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada has a duty and an obligation to act in a responsible and transparent manner. That is why we have set it up so that we cannot read the persons by their riding. This is what we have done with the matter before us.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada keeps records for the number of temporary resident permits issued each year according to authorizations. This number is available to all members of the House as well as to the public through the Government of Canada's annual immigration plan. I would ask the hon. member to seek that information there.