Our estimates are that with the provisions contained in Bill C-31 that's generally what will happen. The claims will be heard on a much faster basis. Those who need protection will then be channeled in to the permanent resident stream much more quickly, and we wouldn't be removing those individuals. Those individuals who are found not to need Canada's protection would then be moved into the removal stream with the view that removal would take place within one year from their last negative decision at the IRB, whether that's the RPD or the new appeal division. With new tools like the assisted voluntary returns program, which Mr. Hill mentioned in his opening remarks, we feel that this is going to help incent individuals to depart Canada voluntarily as well, and will allow CBSA to focus on high-profile and serious cases for removal within that one-year period.
On April 30th, 2012. See this statement in context.