Citizenship and Immigration Committee on March 23rd, 2026

[Lena Metlege Diab, Liberal, Halifax West, NS]

There's no rubber-stamping of any claims.

[The Chair, Liberal, Julie Dzerowicz]

On a point of order, I have Mr. Fragiskatos.

[Peter Fragiskatos, Liberal, London Centre, ON]

Questions are being asked. We just need the minister to put on record the answer. We're not hearing the answer.

[Brad Redekopp, Conservative, Saskatoon West, SK]

On a point of order, Madam Chair, she's going in different directions with my questions. It is my time, and I would like her to answer the questions I've asked.

[The Chair, Liberal, Julie Dzerowicz]

Okay. Let's give enough time for the minister to answer the question.

[Brad Redekopp, Conservative, Saskatoon West, SK]

Can I re-ask the question?

[The Chair, Liberal, Julie Dzerowicz]

Yes, please, Mr. Redekopp.

[Brad Redekopp, Conservative, Saskatoon West, SK]

Did you direct the IRB to stop the file review process, or are you supportive of the file review process?

[Lena Metlege Diab, Liberal, Halifax West, NS]

All files are reviewed at the front end by IRCC—

[Brad Redekopp, Conservative, Saskatoon West, SK]

We understand—

[Lena Metlege Diab, Liberal, Halifax West, NS]

—and officers review them each—

[Brad Redekopp, Conservative, Saskatoon West, SK]

We understand how it works. We spent a whole meeting on this the last time, and we don't need to talk about that.

I'm going to take that as a “no”, which means you are supportive of—

[Sameer Zuberi, Liberal, Pierrefonds—Dollard, QC]

On a point of order, Chair, the minister was mid-sentence in her first sentence. I didn't hear a completion of that first sentence in the answer.

[The Chair, Liberal, Julie Dzerowicz]

We'll add a little extra time for Mr. Redekopp, but let's allow the minister to respond.

[Lena Metlege Diab, Liberal, Halifax West, NS]

Again, to be clear, there's no rubber-stamping—

[Brad Redekopp, Conservative, Saskatoon West, SK]

I'm just going to stop you there.

Madam Chair....

[Lena Metlege Diab, Liberal, Halifax West, NS]

—of any claims. Each file is assessed individually—

[The Chair, Liberal, Julie Dzerowicz]

Your time is going, so you can do whatever you like, Mr. Redekopp.

[Lena Metlege Diab, Liberal, Halifax West, NS]

—on its merits by highly trained decision-makers.

[Michelle Rempel, Conservative, Calgary Nose Hill, AB]

On a point of order, Chair, I would like to redirect this back toward my colleague. Thank you.

[Brad Redekopp, Conservative, Saskatoon West, SK]

I'm going to ask a different question, because I think we know the answers. File review is something that the minister is appreciative of.

I've seen evidence of IRGC agents in Saskatoon using very threatening tactics on Iranians—right in Saskatoon. Given the war in Iran, have you talked to the public safety minister about strategies to prevent IRGC officials from receiving asylum in Canada?

[Lena Metlege Diab, Liberal, Halifax West, NS]

Canada has listed the IRGC as a terrorist entity. I think all parliamentarians and Canadians know that. IRGC members are not admissible to Canada.

[Brad Redekopp, Conservative, Saskatoon West, SK]

Madam Chair....

[Lena Metlege Diab, Liberal, Halifax West, NS]

They have their visas cancelled. They lose their status—

[Brad Redekopp, Conservative, Saskatoon West, SK]

Excuse me—