Thank you, Mr. Chair. I want to take this opportunity to thank all our witnesses for providing their very important input into our study.
My first question is for Ms. Sadrehashemi. One issue I have heard a lot from my constituents in the riding of Scarborough Centre is that often IRCC officials tasked with determining whether or not a marriage is valid may not be sensitive to certain cultural practices that could make a relationship appear unusual by western standards. Women, in particular, often feel very nervous in these interviews and can make innocent mistakes in their answers that can unfairly prejudice their application. Could you discuss any experiences you and your clients have experienced in this area, and do you have any recommendations on how these necessary evaluations can be made more culturally sensitive?