Thank you.
Ms. Sadrehashemi, we had a witness named Jean-Nicolas Beuze from the UN. He mentioned the need of refugees around the world for resettlement. He gave us some numbers to understand the instability that is happening around the world. I'm going to read something:
By the end of 2016, 65.6 million individuals were forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, violence, or human rights violations. UNHCR estimated that at least 10 million people were stateless or at risk of statelessness in 2016. 37 countries admitted 189,300 refugees for resettlement during the year, including those resettled with UNHCR’s assistance.
You can see the millions of people in need, and the small amount.... So yes, the world needs to take more action. Canada has taken really good action in welcoming over 50,000 Syrian refugees, and we've committed to 1,200 Yazidis as well.
Of refugees worldwide, 55% come from South Sudan, Afghanistan, and Syria. How do you suggest Canada balance the interests of all refugees and vulnerable groups without prioritizing ethnic groups? We need to ensure we're bringing in refugees from all around the world because the need is so great.