Regarding the designation of foreigners based on their mode of arrival, I think I can talk about the current system and the proposed system. The designation we are talking about goes well beyond the mode of arrival. Any group—even a family arriving by plane or by car—could be designated by the minister.
The problem with this bill is that the consequences are punitive.That is the main issue with the system proposed in this bill. All the measures that have to do with this designation—be it detention, denial of permanent residence or denial of travel documents—are punitive. I could not really comment on an issue as broad as the relevance of designating various groups for the reasons provided. However, I can say that, when it comes to the bill, the designation's intent and technicalities are problematic.