The Canadian system is built on different values of immigration. Family sponsorship is at its core. I think the restrictions on grandparents and parents, on spouses, and on children are eroding the capacity of newer Canadians to have their social network around them. I believe this actually creates more potential for family violence. When families are isolated, when couples are isolated, I think there is the potential for more dangerous situations.
I would like to see the government take a direction that supports the rights of families to reunify. This will be complex with the number of immigrants we have coming into Canada, but I think we need to take a concerted effort at that.
I also wanted to speak briefly about Ms. Marsh's—