Evidence of meeting #12 for Citizenship and Immigration in the 39th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was karygiannis.
A recording is available from Parliament.
5 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Norman Doyle
Do you have that clear, Mr. Clerk?
Is there any further business?
Mr. Davidson, and then Mr. Karygiannis.
February 13th, 2008 / 5 p.m.
Director, Legislation and Program Policy, Citizenship Branch, Department of Citizenship and Immigration
Mr. Chair, I think the committee should take a moment to reflect on what you've done today. You've had an amazing challenge in front of you and you've heard from very compelling witnesses over the past year. I think you should be commended for the amazing work you've done on this file and on this bill.
I think it's appropriate for all of us to recognize the work that has been done by all of the witnesses who've come forward to you. I would just say bravo!
5 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Norman Doyle
Let's not forget—and I was reminded by Mr. Bevilacqua—that the legislative staff has done some amazing work on this. I want to thank all of you.
Thank you, committee members. You've been very patient with the whole thing.
5:05 p.m.
Liberal
Andrew Telegdi Liberal Kitchener—Waterloo, ON
Just for the record, may I say that I recognize Meili Faille and Bill Siksay for their tremendous—
5:05 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Norman Doyle
Yes, for the wonderful work that they've done as well.
Mr. Karygiannis.
5:05 p.m.
Liberal
Jim Karygiannis Liberal Scarborough—Agincourt, ON
For the record, Mr. Chair, we may not be alive; however, future generations.... What we did right here today was create a whole slew of new lost Canadians.
5:05 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Norman Doyle
Is there any further business?
There being no further business, the meeting is adjourned.