Debates of May 28th, 2026
House of Commons Hansard #124 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session
Department of Citizenship and Immigration—Main Estimates, 2026-27Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
10:25 p.m.
Jenny Kwan Vancouver East, BC
NDP
Mr. Chair, the minister is having trouble answering questions, so let me try a different tack. Can the minister advise us on how many applications are in the backlog for the special immigration measure for Hong Kongers for stream A and B and for the special immigration measures for Ukraine and Sudan?
Lena Metlege Diab Halifax West, NS
Mr. Chair, in terms of Hong Kong, I believe I already addressed that with another member, but a number of measures have been implemented for Hong Kong, both for permanent resident pathways and temporary resident measures.
Jenny Kwan Vancouver East, BC
NDP
Mr. Chair, I am getting a migraine. I am actually asking for the backlog numbers. Will the minister answer the question?
Lena Metlege Diab Halifax West, NS
Mr. Chair, the numbers are being processed based on our levels plan.
Jenny Kwan Vancouver East, BC
NDP
Mr. Chair, it is no wonder the Conservatives are calling for that minister's resignation. She cannot answer one question in seven and a half minutes. Since the immigration levels plan has put all three of these groups under the H and C and other category quota, how long does the minister think it will take to process all these applications?
Lena Metlege Diab Halifax West, NS
Mr. Chair, the member asked for a number for the Hong Kong PR pathways. We received 46,444 applications for people, and the total that have arrived is 13,160.
