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Citizenship and Immigration committee Certainly, my recollection is that there were discussions at the time in terms of exploring the situation and what could be done in response to the situation.
November 7th, 2017Committee meeting
Jean-Marc Gionet
Citizenship and Immigration committee Again, there were discussions. As the situation was evolving, we were asked to look at the situation. For example, was the time right for a resettlement? How would resettlement—
November 7th, 2017Committee meeting
Jean-Marc Gionet
Citizenship and Immigration committee In terms of—
November 7th, 2017Committee meeting
Jean-Marc Gionet
Citizenship and Immigration committee Perhaps I misspoke there. In terms of resettlement, it's not—
November 7th, 2017Committee meeting
Jean-Marc Gionet
Citizenship and Immigration committee Resettlement is not always the first and immediate response to a humanitarian crisis. First and foremost is looking after the safety and security of the individuals. The UNHCR steps in and looks to find durable solutions for the individuals' protection in the country or in a coun
November 7th, 2017Committee meeting
Jean-Marc Gionet
Citizenship and Immigration committee The plan that was ultimately put in place was announced in February 2017 as a follow-up to the unanimous motion in Parliament.
November 7th, 2017Committee meeting
Jean-Marc Gionet
Citizenship and Immigration committee As Ms. Edlund indicated earlier, funding was provided for this initiative, and part of that funding goes to the service-providing organizations that are receiving additional government-assisted refugees above what was originally planned at the start of the year.
November 7th, 2017Committee meeting
Jean-Marc Gionet