If someone seeks asylum on the grounds of well-founded fear of persecution because of sexual orientation, they will be entitled to the same hearing, on the merits of their claim. If there is valid evidence that their fear of persecution because of sexual orientation is justified, they will be accepted into Canada. There is no change to the bill in that respect. I have to add that I work with gay and lesbian organizations to assist gay and lesbian refugees from around the world, especially from Iran, to settle in Canada.
On April 26th, 2012. See this statement in context.