Mr. Philippe Massé (Director, Temporary Resident Policy and Program, Department of Citizenship and Immigration) at the Justice and Human Rights Committee

On November 23rd, 2011. See this statement in context.

November 23rd, 2011 / 3:55 p.m.

Philippe Massé Director, Temporary Resident Policy and Program, Department of Citizenship and Immigration

Good afternoon.

The intent of the removal of “of Canadians” was to make the objective not specific to Canadians but to any person who would be present in Canada. So it's to actually make it more general, to include both Canadians and any foreign person who would be here temporarily.

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