My concluding argument would be that this just proves the point that there was no actual political will to help these Canadians who are saddled with these records.
It's pretty apparent to me—and we've heard now non-partisan analysis—that the onus is on these applicants. I think it's quite disappointing and I would say that, to me, it just defeats the entire purpose. We're basically telling marginalized Canadians to figure it out. We say, “Don't worry, you won't be charged on our end”, but we've talked about the other fees that'll come with it. I find this extremely disappointing.
With respect to you, Chair, I would move to challenge the chair's ruling if that is what it is.