Mr. Speaker, I am particularly interested in the topic of backlogs, which my colleague talked about in his speech.
He said that the bill will ensure that applications are processed within 12 months. I have great respect for the hon. member, and I apologize for my skepticism, but I have to say that every time the government promises that the process will be sped up, it actually slows down. There are plenty of examples, such as employment insurance, but that is not what we are talking about.
What in the bill will ensure that applications are processed within 12 months and convince us that this is more than just lip service?