Mr. Speaker, in the amendments that were voted on in committee, there is this notion of righting wrongs as well as setting guidelines and ensuring that people who become Canadians continue to maintain a genuine connection to their new country.
Can my colleague discuss another key amendment, which provides for the publication of an annual report to determine the impact of this legislation?
My colleague referred to a few thousand people but the Parliamentary Budget Officer has said that there would be up to 150,000 new citizens within the first five years. It seems to me that it would be a good idea to understand the impact of the laws that we pass.
Why is my colleague moving an amendment today that ultimately goes against transparency and accountability?