Thank you, Mr. Chair.
The government does not support this amendment because it would undermine the purpose of this new measure, which is not only to prevent and detect fraud, but also to confirm the identity of legitimate travellers, both when they make an application to come to Canada and when they arrive. It is to facilitate their travel to Canada.
The expanded collection and verification of biometrics will strengthen identity management, enhance security, assist in informed decision-making, and facilitate the processing of genuine travellers. Thank you.