Michel Dupuis made a statement and, with Maia Welbourne, answered questions.

At 12:06 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:15 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

It was agreed, — That senior departmental officials be invited to appear before the Committee on March 10, 2016, for two (2) hours, to discuss the Supplementary Estimates C.

It was agreed, — That the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and senior departmental officials be invited to appear before the Committee to discuss the Main Estimates at their earliest convenience.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee study the family sponsorship program, and that the study include:

1. an examination of the quota system and its impact on family reunification;

2. consideration of the recent use of the Super Visa Program as an alternative to the parent and grandparent sponsorship program;

3. examination of the value of parent and grandparent immigration for families and for our country;

4. an examination of obstacles to entry to Canada of spouses and partners for both temporary and permanent residence;

5. an examination of the criteria for sponsorship of dependent children, adopted children, siblings, and other relatives;

6. an examination of age and financial thresholds for sponsorship;

7. an examination of the processing times for sponsorship, citizenship and other visas; and,

that the Committee report its findings to the House; and, that pursuant to Standing Order 109, the government table a comprehensive response thereto.