Madam Chair, I believe that the Canadian government and the people of Canada are helping Ukrainians who are caught up in this situation in every way possible, from both the military and humanitarian standpoints. As a government and as a people, we are prepared to continue to make a greater effort than any other country in the world.
But it's impossible for us to understand all of the risks involved in such a decision. It's much better to leave it to the appropriate officials with the required experience, whether at the Department of Public Safety or the Department of Immigration. We need to let them assess the situation and determine whether they can speed up the visa process for all these people, provided that our safety and security are maintained.
I believe that the responsible officials know what to do and that they are prepared to cooperate with these people and give them the help they are requesting.