It is not the same card. Immigrants did not ask for it.
Considering the threat to privacy such a card constitutes, will the government agree to have a genuine debate before making a decision that restricts people's right to privacy?
In the House of Commons on February 22nd, 1994. See this statement in context.
ImmigrationOral Question Period
February 22nd, 1994 / 2:30 p.m.
Bloc
Osvaldo Nunez Bloc Bourassa, QC
It is not the same card. Immigrants did not ask for it.
Considering the threat to privacy such a card constitutes, will the government agree to have a genuine debate before making a decision that restricts people's right to privacy?
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