Mr. Speaker, Canada is true to its humanitarian tradition in dealing with anyone who comes to Canada to seek refugee status. All these people received independent hearings but, unfortunately, many saw their claims denied.
We are currently working very closely with the Government of Quebec, which is in the process of screening some of these people. It is clear however that they will have to leave the country so they can apply as independent immigrants.
I do hope they will leave our country of their own free will.