Thank you, Madam Chair.
My thanks to the witnesses for joining us today.
Yesterday, one of our witnesses mentioned humanitarian principles in connection with Bill C-31. He reminded us that, when refugees seek protection, they want to come to a country founded on freedom and the rule of law, a country in which they want to ask for protection. They do not come to take advantage of the system, there is no doubt about it. This is about human dignity above all. He stressed this in his conclusion when he said that they come here in order to subsequently serve Canada. I just wanted us to remind ourselves of that.
In addition, some witnesses have told us that Bill C-31 is not the best way to discourage smugglers or to stop human trafficking. In your opinion, what are the greatest threats associated with this bill?