Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would like to thank our witnesses for being here this morning.
Some of the witnesses who have appeared here have talked to us about the importance of having a speedy system, but they have also said, as you have stressed this morning, that it must be based on respect for fundamental rights and humane, universal justice. In our opinion, these are really key points that will have to be taken into account in relation to this bill.
I have one question regarding the country of origin designation process. Bill C-31 amends both the country of origin designation process and the criteria for making that designation that are set out in the Balanced Refugee Reform Act. Could you comment on the new process that is proposed for designating countries of origin?