Mr. Speaker, we used to have a proud tradition with regard to refugee claimants seeking asylum. However, the numbers have dropped by half, so the government's numbers about people trying to get access are actually wrong.
Let us be very clear. Today is World Refugee Day. The UN has asked Canada to support and receive 10,000 Syrian refugees. What we heard from the government today is that while it will provide some money, it will not provide safe passage to refugees.
The people of Syria need Canada's assistance. They need Canada to assure them that we are going to give 10,000 refugees support here.
Syria is calling. Is the government going to answer the call and help the refugees of Syria, yes or no?