Jinny Sims at the Citizenship and Immigration Committee

On May 7th, 2012. See this statement in context.

May 7th, 2012 / 9:15 a.m.

NDP

Jinny Sims NDP Newton—North Delta, BC

Thank you.

I have a question for you, Sharryn, from my part of the world, from UBC. We want to promote regional solutions to the global refugee crisis. That seems to be the mantra. In this regard, shouldn't we be encouraging refugees from Sri Lanka to pursue asylum in India or Thailand?

See context to find out what was said next.