Citizenship and Immigration committee  I think, Mr. Chair, we were all in different jobs when the debate on this took place, so I'm not sure if any of the three of us could speak definitively on what we know about what was said and not said and debated. But I think our review of the record indicates that many of the issues that are currently being discussed, and certainly that were raised in testimony last week, seem to be the same kinds of issues as were under discussion and consideration when this bill was brought forward for deliberation and ultimate passage.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I don't think we're going to comment on what the committee should have or should not have done--

Citizenship and Immigration committee  --other than to say that I believe the issues were on the table.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  As a result of the coming into force of Bill C-37? First of all, it is a proof of citizenship; it's not a grant. It's confirming citizenship status that always existed under the provisions of Bill C-37. Secondly, these are still early days. It only came into force on April 17.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Not yet.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  It's probably less than.... I don't know. Do we know what the number is? It's probably less than 100 so far, but it's still early. It's only four or five weeks, six weeks.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  No. The cases that Mr. Chapman was referring to last week are cases that are in the system and before us at some stage in the process.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I will follow up with the committee.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Unfortunately, I do not have the numbers with me today. I will follow up with the committee.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  From the testimony last week?

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I heard Mr. Chapman's testimony last week.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  We're not recommending changes at this time.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  What kinds of cases?

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Unfortunately, I don't have that with me. I'm sorry.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I would prefer not to make a guess.