Citizenship and Immigration committee  One suggestion from the Adoption Council of Canada in terms of improving the existing bill is to add an exception for adopted children, similar to what the exceptions are now for military families. That is one recommendation from our board of directors.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  By singling them out, you're automatically creating a discriminatory situation. We agree with what Ms. Forbes is saying.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Let me start by saying that the Adoption Council of Canada is the only national organization representing the voices of adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive families across the country. We're thankful to have been invited today and to have been asked to share our concerns about