Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Minister, I have to tell you I was very shocked to learn that criminals who have been inadmissible on the most serious grounds—war crimes, human rights violations, and organized crime—have delayed their deportation from Canada by filing on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. I find this very disturbing. Not only is this contrary to Canada's “no safe haven” policy, it's completely unacceptable. When I think of the term “humanitarian”, war criminals, human rights violators, and organized criminals do not come to mind. I'm wondering if you could please give us your comments on that.
Also, because of the ability of those types of foreign nationals to apply on those types of grounds, what does that do to those who are filing or appealing under humanitarian and compassionate grounds, who are doing it in good faith and are genuine cases? Could you comment on that, please?