Jinny Sims at the Citizenship and Immigration Committee

On May 2nd, 2012. See this statement in context.

May 2nd, 2012 / 5:45 p.m.

NDP

Jinny Sims NDP Newton—North Delta, BC

Thank you very much.

I just want a comment from you on 16-year-olds. Under the government's bill, Bill C-31,16-year-olds would fall into the category of children. Could you clarify for the committee whether you believe a child-centred approach should apply to 16-year-olds, and why?

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