Mr. Speaker, church sanctuary is a tradition. We all know that. However, it is not a law. Canada's refugee determination system is a fair and generous one that follows clearly defined processes.
The government is committed to ensuring that our refugee determination system reflects the values of Canadians and that it has their confidence. In cases where there are humanitarian and compassionate grounds, that is again determined on a case by case basis, weighing all of the issues. Therefore, we cannot comment on that individual case or process either. When all avenues of due process have been followed and a final judgment has been made, we expect the individuals to return home.
If a visa officer receives an application for resettlement as a refugee, the officer has an obligation to review it against the standards outlined by the United Nations convention. Our system must continue to provide protection to genuine refugees, but it must also continue to follow clear and transparent due process.