I want to make sure we understand.
I fear that the message we're sending out will bring on an influx of asylum seekers. To avoid that, it would have to be coupled with a campaign to explain what people need to do to be properly welcomed into Canada.
I'll go back to the specific case I cited earlier. It takes a very long time for a refugee claimant to know whether their claim has been accepted or not. In fact, the outcome may only be available two or three years later. As a lawyer, you know that it can take a very long time. It's not easy for an asylum seeker to have their claim rejected and then return to their country of origin after living on hope for so long. I'll say it again: we're talking about human beings. It's dreadful to put people who are hoping to find a home in Canada in situations like that.
Time is running out fast, but I'd like to hear your comments, Mr. Boucher.