It also undermines the fundamental objective of Canada’s long-standing refugee policy to integrate refugees promptly so that they are in a position to contribute more fully to Canadian society.
It undermines the considerable efforts and human and financial resources that sponsors, other support agencies, and the Government of Canada itself has dedicated to their welcoming, their settling, and their integration.
What befuddles us is the rationale for clause 19. It remains unclear to us, as there are ample mechanisms within the existing legislation to deal with any fraudulent claims or criminal cases.