Thank you, Chair.
Given the concern that a number of us have on the whole question of regularization of people who are undocumented in Canada and concerns about the deportations of some of those folks, which some folks believe are increasing, I want to give notice of three motions.
The first one is:
That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee recommends that the government establish an in-Canada regularization program that is accessible and affordable to allow non-status immigrants and their families living and working in Canada to apply for permanent residency.
That the Committee adopt this recommendation as a report to the House and that the Chair present this report to the House.
In accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 109, the Committee requests that the Government provide a comprehensive response to this Report.
The second motion is:
That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee recommends that the government create a long-term solution for an accessible and affordable program that permits new immigrants to enter Canada to join the workforce, particularly in sectors with labour shortages.
That the Committee adopt this recommendation as a report to the House and that the Chair present this report to the House.
In accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 109, the Committee requests that the Government provide a comprehensive response to this Report.
The final one is:
That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee recommends that the government place an immediate moratorium on deportations of all undocumented workers and their families who pass security and criminality checks while a new immigration policy is put in place.
That the Committee adopt this recommendation as a report to the House and that the Chair present this report to the House.
In accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 109, the Committee requests that the Government provide a comprehensive response to this Report.
Thanks, Mr. Chair.