Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to thank all of our witnesses today. A lot of issues have been highlighted by you folks, so thank you.
I want to start with the intent to reside. It's my understanding that this new/old requirement about the intent to reside was actually in our legislation in the pre-1977 era, was gotten rid of, and is now being brought back.
First of all, maybe one of you might know why we got rid of it. As well, what would be a sound reason to bring it back, if there is one? You did speak to the fact that it creates two tiers of Canadian citizenship. I believe that's unfair, and I don't know if it passes the charter or constitutionality test.
Perhaps you could touch on those briefly before we move on to other topics.