Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, everyone, for being here.
Indeed, this is the first time I have been on this committee.
National security and border security is a very interesting and topical subject. Privacy protection is also an important topic. We are faced with two important principles that we must reconcile.
Mr. Therrien, the first two phases of the entry/exit initiative were to exchange information with the United States. These phases began with foreign nationals, permanent residents of Canada, and lawful permanent residents of the United States. In the third and fourth phases, information sharing will be expanded to include all other travellers.
What is the motivation for this kind of approach? Do you think it's appropriate for reducing the risk of the invasion of privacy of Canadians?