Citizenship and Immigration committee  I'm sorry, we couldn't quite understand you. Could you repeat the question?

Citizenship and Immigration committee  No. But I would have to say that I selectively wear a blue jacket and a red jacket. To the best of my knowledge, we have not been affected.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  That's a very difficult question. In reality, our funding has increased very modestly, but then so have the number of people coming here. I think what's even more telling is that more and more people are staying in this province.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Absolutely. The last national settlement conference was in 2003. I think it might be very useful to perhaps think of having another one. The Newfoundland government now has an immigration strategy that is proving to be helpful. On that note, thank you very much for your time

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Yes, I'm saying--

Citizenship and Immigration committee  It's very good. The poor king was left in the room--

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Yes, I'm here. The others have actually left the room. I don't know if you've seen The King's Speech, but I feel a bit as though I'm here with a microphone and I'm talking to all of you.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I'm Bridget Foster.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I'm far enough away, you can't hurt me! Thank you for this opportunity. I'm Bridget Foster, and I am the executive director of the Association for New Canadians in Newfoundland and Labrador. I've been doing the job for 30 years, so I think I'm just here for historical reasons.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Yes.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Yes, we're here.