Someone who is here as a citizen and is found to be in a polygamous relationship obviously could not be removed. Their citizenship could not be revoked. They would be facing criminal proceedings. We hope in the wake of the prosecutions now under way in Bountiful and the attention this issue is now getting, there will be more criminal prosecutions and convictions of Canadians born in this country and naturalized Canadians.
A permanent resident who is found by an immigration officer to be in a polygamous relationship will now, under the changes proposed in Bill S-7, be inadmissible to Canada. Yes, they will lose their permanent residence and be asked to leave and removed if they don't leave, as would anyone else who is found to be inadmissible to Canada after having been granted permanent resident status.