So we're not confused on the issue, there's obviously much in terms of compassionate grounds that we as a Conservative government have taken into account. As Mr. Telegdi has indicated, we have acted compassionately and will continue to do so. When you compare the record of what we've done in the short term that we've been in government against what the Liberal governments have done, you will find that we've done fewer deportations than the Liberal governments have done.
Why was there not a moratorium after 13 years? It's a problem that didn't arise yesterday; it's been there. It's been there for a long time, and you've done absolutely nothing.
I don't take issue with the substance of the motion, because it's something we need to consider in the study, it's an important issue, and it's an issue that needs direction from this committee. What I am taking issue with is this committee abusing Standing Order 108, using it for something that it was never intended to do, and trying to do a report, which is not a report, by way of a motion. It's a discredit to this committee.
If you follow this particular Standing Order 108, you need to do a report. A report would require you to bring forward the evidence that you have, put it before the committee, and put it in report form so that it can go forward to the House.
The compassions are great, the importance of the case is great, and we've done more in the short term than you've done in 13 years.