Mr. Speaker, I want the member and all Canadians to know that whenever an immigration official has evidence or is concerned that an individual poses a security threat to Canada, or that an individual will not show up for a hearing, or is not satisfied as to an individual's identity, the official can and does detain. Immigration officials have the authority to detain anyone who concerns them. That is their job and they are doing it well.
In the House of Commons on October 18th, 2001. See this statement in context.