Citizenship and Immigration committee  They are undergoing due process in the review of their claim for asylum. In that period, I think this is an appropriate way to ensure that they are adequately housed and in a safe and healthful environment. It is a contingency while they work through those processes—

Citizenship and Immigration committee  —and in my opinion, it is appropriate.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Yes. Noted.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  In response to that, it is an issue, quite frankly, that I've had an opportunity to discuss very briefly with officials. They explained the impact of doing that, which would be very problematic in many ways. The nature of the border in certain parts of the country, particularly

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Well, actually, you can take it any way you want, but the answer to that question is that there has been discussion, and the impact of doing that would be more problematic than not.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I would refer to the officials. There are estimates that are available, based on what we have seen. We have seen a reduction in the last few months, and I can tell you that they are prepared for any contingency that may present itself, but I am not in possession of an actual proj

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I am advised by the official, yes.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Yes.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I have not yet received my mandate letter from the Prime Minister, so right now I am working in co-operation with Minister Goodale and Minister Hussen on this issue. There are other issues related to the job that I have been given, and I am working, again, across ministries.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Absolutely not. No.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  No.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  And again, I am not in receipt of my mandate letter and until I am in receipt of it and receive that direction from the Prime Minister, I wouldn't want to speculate for this committee.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Respectfully, I disagree with the suggestion that the job has not been done. My observation is that they have been working very diligently and effectively on this issue. I believe that my responsibilities, and the reason I've been asked to provide assistance, is that this is a

Citizenship and Immigration committee  —because of my background in public safety, I believe the Prime Minister has asked me to—

Citizenship and Immigration committee  —assist in.... I'm sorry?