Mr. Chair, my concern in wanting to raise the issue at this point is to make sure that committee members are fully aware that if this clause passes, we're empowering the minister to be able to look at the Sun Sea and the Ocean Lady and those who were aboard those two vessels and say that they will not be able to sponsor their spouses and children for at least five years. We're allowing the minister to be able to make that determination. I believe that's wrong. I think this should not be allowed.
We heard presenters talk about the impact on families. I've made reference to mental issues, the psychological impact it'll have on people. I'm expecting a high percentage of these individuals will be classified as refugees, and I think it's terrible for us to be doing something of this nature that's going to become retroactive and deny those members who came in on those two vessels the opportunity to be reunited with their families.
Without further comment, I would hope members will agree to delete this or vote against this particular clause, because it's wrong.