That's a very good question.
Let me address the need for biometrics. It is really about supporting our security screening of foreign nationals coming to Canada before they arrive in Canada. By having a system that fundamentally gives us even more confidence in terms of being confident of the identity of the individual, it contributes to stronger safety and security of Canadians.
It also, on the other side, allows for facilitation of frequent travellers. Once you get your biometrics done, it's good for 10 years. Therefore, the next time you come to Canada it facilitates your travel because we know who you are. We don't have to worry about your identity.
It is in line with what our closest allies have done. They've had biometrics in place for a while now. We're catching up to that and making sure that we have the same system. This allows us to really, as I said, deter those who shouldn't be coming to Canada.
It allows us to know about them and to do a security screening before they arrive here. Then for frequent travellers who are bona fide travellers it allows more facilitation, at a time when you see longer and longer lines at airports, for people coming back to Canada or visiting for the first time. This will certainly help in that process.