Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would like to propose an amendment to Ms. Chow's motion. I would like to add “for the first time in their life” or “their first-ever application” to “who has filed an in-Canada spousal or common law sponsorship application”, to avoid cases in which the individual files several applications. We spoke about that earlier. It could be worded more appropriately by someone else at the table.
Regardless, I would like to include the idea that the automatic stay would apply only when the first sponsorship application is filed, and that if an individual files subsequent sponsorship applications, this stay would not automatically be applied.