I would move that Bill C-31 in clause 10 be amended by replacing line 30 on page 4 with the following:
conducted within 48 hours of their arrival; or
As to whether it's 48 hours or 96 hours, we're very much open to either. Forty-eight hours just happened to be the number of hours we put in. When people come in, in a boat situation or a more-than-two situation, there should a reasonable time before the minister can designate them as irregular arrivals. There could be situations where the individuals in question might be able to provide appropriate identification and background information so that they could avoid that designation. At least that was the intent. I trust that's what the amendment is reflecting.
I would welcome opinions and thoughts on this.