Mr. Speaker, in my speech, I focused on the importance of helping the women and children who make up more than 50% of all the refugees involved in this conflict.
I also mentioned that sexual violence is used as a weapon of war that often, unfortunately, destroys communities.
I was particularly touched by the case she mentioned in her speech. She spoke about a woman and child who are in Syria right now and who are struggling to get to Canada. How come this woman and child are not being allowed to come to Canada?
We know that women and children are always the most vulnerable in conflict situations.
I ask the member to elaborate on the government's unwillingness and delay in allowing women and children, who could be saved from violence and potential trauma, to come to Canada.
What does my colleague think it will take for the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism to act?