Thank you.
I move that Bill S-245 be amended by adding before line 18 on page 1 the following new clause:
1.1. Section 5 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (3):
Waiver by Minister for administrative delays
3.01 The Minister may, in his or her discretion, after having reviewed a person's particular circumstance, waive on compassionate grounds in the case of any person who has waited over five years for a response from the Department of Citizenship and Immigration with respect to their application due to administrative delays.
Thank you.
My rationale for this amendment is as follows. My understanding is that the.... I do have it in both official languages here, if colleagues need it.