Mr. Speaker, I understand the member opposite voted against Bill C-44, a bill which helps.
The government recognizes the safety of the Canadian public is of paramount importance. However, studies have shown that
foreign born individuals represent a significantly lower number in our prison system compared with Canadian born individuals.
We have in place effective mechanisms, one of which the hon. member voted against, to identify the small percentage of those who try to abuse the system. The joint RCMP-immigration task force will become a permanent partnership. Bill C-44 strengthens the Immigration Act, not weakens it.