While I do understand the intent of the motion in terms of trying to help those who are in need, there are Canadian citizens who would say they have relatives in other countries who are in like situations and would like the same kind of treatment or the same kind of motion to come forward. It's why we have the act. It's why we leave within the act itself the ability for the ministry to act quickly, to act appropriately, and where possible, to act in a way that shows we are trying to bring families back together.
I would simply suggest to you, through you, Mr. Chair, that this motion not carry. Quite frankly, the ministry is in a position to deal with the issues at hand, is working to do that; and thirdly, there's no definition within the motion that suggests what a safe environment would be and when we could actually return.
So I would simply say to the member that we should not support the motion and we should continue to work with the families who have relatives who want to come to this country.