Mr. Chair, as we noted, we have significantly improved our processes regarding the sharing of information, and criminal charges against permanent residents and foreign nationals, and working together with the RCMP.
The issue that has been asked about is really related to the RCMP, and the RCMP's collection of information. What I would say on that is that the RCMP has taken important steps to promote the sharing of information with respect to permanent residents and foreign nationals charged with a crime. However, there are some limits to their ability to require that information, particularly because it is gathered by non-RCMP policing partners, and there is discretion that police services have regarding sharing information with the IRCC.