This goes back to the earlier answer I gave. I would strongly encourage you to consider inviting representatives of some of the European countries that have become the major sources of asylum claims in Canada to get their sense about what's going on and how we can address those patterns. You may also want to invite representatives of the Government of Ontario. The European governments believe that the fact that claimants can immediately quality for welfare benefits upon arrival in Ontario is one of the major draw factors. I have asked the Ontario government to consider putting in some eligibility period before foreign nationals can collect welfare payments in this province. I would be happy to ask other provinces to do the same. Removing some of the pull factors will go a long way to stopping large waves of unfounded claims.
On April 26th, 2012. See this statement in context.