Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would like to come back to the importance of keeping a balance between the safety of Canadians and welcoming individuals, some of whom may be under threat. For that, I'd like to quote the Supreme Court of Canada:
…the challenge for a democratic state's answer to terrorism calls for a balancing of what is required for an effective response to terrorism in a way that appropriately recognizes the fundamental values of the rule of law. In a democracy, not every response is available to meet the challenge of terrorism.
I stress the expression "rule of law".
This brings me to my question for you, ladies. In terms of this bill, do you think that refugee claimants who fear persecution because of their sexual orientation will be at a disproportionate disadvantage with the introduction of this idea of designated countries? Could you give us a few examples of countries or regions where the vast majority of refugee claimants are fleeing from to come to Canada because they fear persecution in their country of origin as a result of their sexual orientation or gender identity?