It strikes me that everything you're saying seems to suggest that bringing forward the RAD without significant changes first would be absolutely inappropriate. We're almost putting the cart before the horse.
Also, with respect to legal aid fees, I think taxpayers in Ontario and Quebec might also have something to say about the costs associated with an appeals division.
You're right, Ms. Taub: it doesn't stop you from appealing to the Federal Court. I wonder if it's not your duty as a counsel to people that, if you get a decision you don't like, you would automatically appeal that decision or find avenues to appeal that decision, which would then in essence cost the taxpayers even more money.
We have cases of people who've been in this country for 15 to 20 years. We have a case of a gentleman who is a hijacker, shot his hostages, and he's been here for 20 years. I think you're familiar with that case. If I'm not mistaken, it's Parminder Singh Saini, who articled in your law firm. The Canadian court suggested that he should be out of this country, that he's a danger to this country, and 15 years later he's still here.
I think taxpayers have a right to have confidence in the institutions, as you've been suggesting, and have a right to feel that their government is working for them. It is the responsibility of all of us to make sure our country is safe and our communities are safe.
With that, I'll close, Mr. Chair. Thank you for allowing us to go over time. Hopefully we'll have another opportunity to hear from these witnesses in the future.
You don't have to comment. I just wanted to get that off my chest.