Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Let me go back to talking about the provisions in Bill C-24 that strengthen and protect Canada's values. I had a private member's bill, as everyone knows, that dealt with protecting Canadian interests and promoting integration. These two provisions would fast-track citizenship to those who serve in the Canadian Armed Forces and would strip citizenship from those convicted of terrorism and treason. I know, Mr. Minister, that these provisions enjoy broad support across a broad spectrum of Canadians and I am very thankful to you for adopting the contents of my bill in Bill C-24.
Would you please share with the committee the reasons behind protecting and promoting the values of Canadian citizenship through these two provisions?
I have a second question. You have been criss-crossing Canada to discuss Bill C-24 with stakeholders and constituents. Could you also tell us what you are hearing from local constituents, stakeholders, and the Canadian public on Bill C-24?