Thank you, Mr. Chair.
First, I'd like to thank my colleagues opposite for the opportunity to ask the minister a question.
Welcome, Minister.
You've told us a number of times this morning that you want to review the Citizenship Act. I'd simply like to inform this committee of facts of which it does not appear to be aware.
I joined this committee in 1997 as Vice-Chair. The Liberal minister at the time had introduced a citizenship bill. Unfortunately, because the election was called, we were unable to table it in the House of Commons. However, it would really be necessary to take an overall and very specific look at citizenship rather than state clichés or good intentions. Minister, I urge you to do so as soon as possible. From what I understood from your comments, you intend to do so.
I want to know whether you intend to table a bill on citizenship very soon, and, if so, when.