Yes, Mr. Chair.
This amendment would require that a Canadian facing citizenship revocation would be entitled to a hearing if they request one, and that the minister must notify them of that right. We are fundamentally opposed to the new powers of citizenship revocation. However, we recognize that the Conservatives have a majority and tend to ram these provisions down Parliament's throat regardless of what the experts say; therefore, we have also made a number of amendments to these provisions that we think can add, at the very least, a few checks on these new powers, and we hope that members of the committee will seriously consider these amendments.
We think it's crazy that a Canadian, born here to Canadian parents, a Canadian who goes back generations, could have their citizenship revoked through an exchange of letters. It's one of the most basic principles of due process that people are entitled to a hearing. This amendment would guarantee a hearing for any Canadian facing revocation.