Official Languages committee  To build on my colleague Corinne's answer, during the past year, and especially during the height of the pandemic, we worked closely with the Government of Quebec to focus on finalizing applications from persons residing in Canada. That did result in longer processing times, and we are aware of that for certain categories, for persons who are residing outside Canada.

Official Languages committee  Current processing times for skilled workers in Quebec, for example, are roughly 28 months, and we are aiming for an eventual 11-month processing time.

Official Languages committee  The overall francophone admissions, yes, would be part of 2023 targets, although the 4.4% and the processing times are not directly linked, but we are working to return to the processing standard for Quebec skilled worker cases.

Official Languages committee  Absolutely. I would point out that you are quite right. There is work to do on promotion and recruitment and counselling applicants in how to submit their completed applications. In 2021, for example, we had 20 webinars where we took time to meet with students and explain the requirements to be issued a study permit to Canada, the common reasons for refusal and how to successfully complete an application.

Official Languages committee  All right.

Official Languages committee  I would simply add that the levels plans that have been tabled in Parliament are funded levels plans. The department is aware of processing times and backlogs [Inaudible—Editor] and we do have plans in place—