Mr. Speaker, the member criticizes me for being at arm's length. Three weeks ago they were giving lectures about how ministers have to respect independent, quasi-judicial boards. Which one is it?
The member asks whether I would deny or allow a refugee claim. That shows a profound ignorance of how refugee determination works in this country. It is not the minister or members of Parliament who adjudicate. That is why it is semi-judicial and independent, so that those adjudications may be done properly by members of the Immigration and Refugee Board.