The oversight mechanisms for the mass authorities rest with the Governor in Council. In the event of an exceptional circumstance—a national security issue, mass fraud, even not a cancellation but a mass extension of applications—the procedure would be that IRCC would write a proposal that would be consulted on with the Department of Justice and other colleagues. It would go to the Governor in Council for review and further consultations. It would result in a potential order in council if the Governor in Council agreed. This would include a transparent process through the Canada Gazette.
Therefore, I believe there are safeguards in place, and we are happy to answer questions about these provisions in the proposed legislation.