Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I have two quick questions for our guests from the RCMP and the CBSA.
First of all, we've heard from experts who have spoken about concerns over the potential misuse of broad powers for targeting individuals. We've certainly seen how other security legislation has impacted minority communities disproportionately over the years, with particular concerns for the Muslim and Arab communities, who have felt targeted by Canada's security agencies as a result.
How would the RCMP work to prevent the bill's implementation from disproportionately affecting certain communities or from creating “suspect communities”?
I'll ask both questions at once, and you guys can answer them.
For the CBSA, are there mechanisms in place within the CBSA to verify the identity of individuals to prevent a wrongful designation or inadmissibility under the bill? How would the CBSA handle cases of individuals who were incorrectly targeted or required an expedited resolution?