Thank you. I thought so.
So I was saying that, as a result of the budget cuts to the IRB, a failed claimant no longer has a right to a transcript of the evidence he gave before the negative decision. The IRB has announced that it will provide a CD recording of the hearing.
Even under the best conditions, how will a refugee be able to get access to a computer to listen to the recording and prepare an appeal and a written case in 15 days? How can the Refugee Appeal Division really hear a case in depth without having made themselves aware of the evidence?
The automatic loss of resident status after a cessation of refugee status violates Canada's international obligations.
In conclusion, the AQAADI feels that the bill is, in its entirety, contrary to the charter and contrary to this country's humanitarian traditions. This bill will not prevent thousands of people from coming here and staying here each year. This bill will encourage those facing detention to go into hiding, given the punitive, arbitrary and unjust provisions it contains. With this bill, Canada will more and more resemble the United States, with its huge illegal immigrant problem.