Amandeep Sodhi
- Born
- 2001 — Toronto, Ontario
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in political science from King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario
- Career
- Legal assistant
- Political Experience
- Elected member of Parliament for the riding of Brampton Centre in the 2025 Canadian federal election
- Notable
- One of the first four Canadian members of Parliament born in the 21st century
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Mr. Speaker, we have more good news. Today our government tabled important legislation to empower our industries and get homes built. We are working to provide affordability, to provide flexibility and to deliver on the dream of everyone: a place to call home. Can the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure explain to the House the importance of today's legislation?
I think it's Ms. Zahid.
Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you, Minister and officials, for being here today. Minister, in your opening remarks, you talked about how the funding in these budget supplements reinforces the government's priorities on immigration. Can you please tell the committee more about what these priorities are and what progress we have seen on them?
I want to talk a little more about the immigration system in general. Are you able to walk us through how stakeholders and Canadians were consulted during the preparation of the 2026-28 levels plan and how their input shaped this year's plan?
The new levels plan that was introduced adjusts allocations for foreign labour programs. How is IRCC balancing national sustainability with regional labour needs, particularly in rural and remote areas?
Thank you.
On enforcement, there have been claims that individuals who do not have a legal right to remain in Canada are not being removed in a timely manner. Can you outline the processes in place to ensure that decisions are being enforced and how the system maintains credibility through fair hearings and an appropriate follow-through process?
As you know, budget 2025 included a one-time initiative to convert protected persons in Canada to permanent residents, in addition to the levels plan allocations. Could you clarify why this measure was introduced and what it means for Canadians?
Oh. Okay. Perfect.
Perfect. I'm sorry about that.
Perfect. Thank you so much for your very detailed answer. You're right; it is important for Canadians, and especially for members of this committee, to hear what you're saying. You mentioned a bit about the asylum system in your previous answer. I'd like to turn to some of the broader discussions we've been hearing about with Canada's asylum system. You were right when you said that our [more]