The impact of this amendment would not allow the citizenship judge to make a decision without an oral hearing. The government does not support this because it is not consistent with the new decision-making model and the efficiencies it is intended to achieve. We're committed to significant improvements in efficiency in the citizenship and immigration system. When necessary, the citizenship judges will be able to request oral or written submissions from individuals in relation to their applications. We will not be supporting this amendment.
On June 3rd, 2014. See this statement in context.