I wouldn't have the approval rate with me, but we can get that information to the clerk. My understanding is that in terms of overall backlog, there are about 27,000 applications, representing more than 80,000 people.
October 18th, 2011 / 12:45 p.m.
Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic and Program Policy, Department of Citizenship and Immigration
I wouldn't have the approval rate with me, but we can get that information to the clerk. My understanding is that in terms of overall backlog, there are about 27,000 applications, representing more than 80,000 people.
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