At present, the Government of Canada collects fingerprints from all refugee claimants and has been doing so since 1993. We also collect fingerprints from the citizens of some 30 countries, on a pilot basis, who have applied to us to come as temporary residents. We are in the midst of a project to expand the biometric program, as the deputy minister mentioned. It will eventually encompass all applicants who come to Canada as permanent residents as well as most who come as temporary residents.
On May 31st, 2018. See this statement in context.