OTTAWA, ON – David Tilson, Member of Parliament for Dufferin-Caledon, was officially named the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration today.

After being named Chairman, Mr. Tilson made the following statement, “I’m very pleased and honoured to be Chairman of this important committee. Citizenship and Immigration issues are some the most widely discussed and relevant matters that our government and our country faces today. Mr. Tilson went on to say, “I know firsthand after meeting and speaking with many constituents in my riding, the many challenges of our system and I look forward to tackling them in this new role.”

The Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration examines orders of reference that the House of Commons refers to it. The orders of reference may pertain to bills, Estimates, or order-in-council appointments. The Committee may also study issues that it selects.

Furthermore, this Committee studies and reports on all matters relating to the mandate, management, and operation of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), as well as the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).