Mr. Speaker, I would like to put out to the member and to all Canadians that Canada has among the world's toughest legislation to deal with people smuggling, with up to half a million dollars in fines and up to 10 years in jail. It is up to the judges to determine what sentences are appropriate.
Having said that we have among the toughest legislation, we are also proposing to increase those fines and jail terms to send a message to our courts that we will not tolerate people smuggling. We want those individuals who are found guilty to be prosecuted to the full extent of the law and for the courts to do their part as well.