Madam Speaker, I rise to present a petition on behalf of Vladimir Cicha, Mavis Johnson, Fran Lewis and 240 others from North Vancouver.
The petitioners bring to the attention of the House the fact that the recent arrival of a ship bearing 123 illegal Chinese migrants to Vancouver Island has underscored how illegal immigration is one of the most serious issues facing Canada.
The petitioners call upon parliament to enact immediate changes to Canada's immigration laws governing refugees to deal with the situation.
I might add, Madam Speaker, that the government's response to these petitions so far has been less than satisfactory.