Rathika Sitsabaiesan at the Citizenship and Immigration Committee

On June 3rd, 2014. See this statement in context.

June 3rd, 2014 / 5:25 p.m.

NDP

Rathika Sitsabaiesan NDP Scarborough—Rouge River, ON

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I have to once again state that citizenship is not like a driver's licence. It shouldn't be something that is just revoked. This section that is being added to the legislation calls for application for judicial review “only with leave”. A right of appeal for citizenship revocation is very important, and this doesn't actually allow for that. That's why the NDP will not be supporting clause 20 in this bill.

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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