In answer to the member's question, Mr. Chairman, I would like to add that I have worked on Middle East cases for quite some time, more specifically those from North Africa. In Montreal, we assigned cases from North Africa and the Middle East to the same team. At the time, I was hearing mostly claims from Algeria and Tunisia.
Each case is different. When I hear a claim from Algeria, I take into account the evidence presented to me. My colleagues in Vancouver could hear a claim from Algeria and take into account the evidence presented to them. I make a decision one way or the other at the end of the hearing. Personally, I look at the evidence presented to me. I comply with the various sections of the act and the decisions made by superior courts. I have no other comments to make about the acceptance or rejection rates on files I hear.