Madam Speaker, if the federal government stays asleep at the switch when it comes to our borders, then there are dark days ahead for both asylum seekers and Quebeckers.
There could be a wave of people crossing the border illegally, and they may be exploited by criminal organizations. These people may have to hide out, possibly under dangerous circumstances, for two weeks before they are able to claim asylum, only to then discover that Quebec no longer has the capacity to provide them with services and that the provinces are refusing to do their share. A crisis is looming.
When will the federal government wake up and take action to prevent this from happening?