Thank you, Madam Chair.
Mr. Minister, you've repeatedly said that there are no new powers in Bill C-31 with respect to the loss of protection of status and/or the removal of permanent residents. Many would interpret that as somewhat misleading and somewhat incorrect for an individual who comes in and is designated as an irregular. After being in Canada for three years and the circumstances change, they will lose their eligibility requirement to become permanent residents. Would you not agree that is a change from current practices?