To reiterate, Mr. Chair, as I did at the last meeting, this recommendation comes from the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers. Their concern about this is that the scope is too large for a commission to refuse to deal with a complaint. This amendment would tighten the language considerably. I urge members of the committee to vote for NDP-34. If it is defeated, I will be voting for BQ-13, which at least gives the commission some leeway in whether or not to use the loopholes that are open to it.
On November 1st, 2023. See this statement in context.