Do you provide any input to Citizenship and Immigration Canada officials in terms of advice , suggested policy changes or changes to the Citizenship Act, among other things? People come to our offices. Are there any shortcomings in the current Citizenship Act and are citizenship judges asked for some input in terms of making changes?
As you mentioned, they put in long hours on the job and are active in the community. They are not necessarily any different than MPs. Those who worked in the private sector or who became members have certainly come face to face with many cases. Citizenship is a right. It enables us to obtain a passport and to have an identity. There is also the whole issue of statelessness to contend with.
Would you care to respond briefly?