Our analysis shows that this amendment would remove the transition provision that allows applications before the bill comes into force to be dealt with under the new rules. In other words, the bill would apply only to new cases and applications. This would go against the intent, which is to apply the new efficient decision-making model to the backlog of cases as well. That would reduce the backlog, and people would be able to obtain their citizenship in a much speedier and more expeditious manner.
So, we are opposed to this amendment.