Mr. Speaker, I rise today on World Refugee Day to recognize the world's most vulnerable populations.
Our government is proud of our record on refugees. We welcome one out of every ten resettled refugees globally, more than any other industrialized country in the world.
Today Canada's Minister of Citizenship and Immigration announced government support of more than $50 million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which will help address the humanitarian needs of people affected by conflict around the world.
The UNHCR recently met with the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. He recognized Canada's international leadership when it came to providing assistance to refugees. Our comprehensive reforms to Canada's asylum system ensure that genuine refugees receive faster and fairer protections.
Shamefully, the opposition voted against the Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act, exemplifying that it does not share our commitment to improve Canada's immigration system to ensure protection is provided to those who truly are in need.
Canadians can be proud of our record of contributions and assistance. We will continue to be global leaders in resettling and assisting those who need it most around the world.