Mr. Speaker, in Bill C-31 there are three areas we need to explore and discuss, and I look forward to doing that in committee.
The old bill, Bill C-4, will die because Bill C-31 replaces it. There were significant challenges brought forward by lawyers across Canada, who said that Bill C-4 had some serious legal aspects. They challenged its worthiness to even pass in a court of law in Canada and said that it was unfair to refugees. That is one component of the bill.
A second component of the bill deals with legislation that this House passed, but which the government is trying to amend so as to no longer have an advisory committee. The minister wants to have the power to designate countries as safe countries. Rather than having an advisory board, the minister wants that power.
I would like the member to comment on the third component, which deals with biometrics. Does the NDP have a position on the use of biometrics in regard to visas?