Thank you for your question, Mr. Bergeron.
In the case of VFS Global, the Government of Canada has done its due diligence by vetting the contractor when the contract was awarded for services to collect biometric data provided by visa application centres. Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Contract Security Program, in partnership with IRCC, consulted the main security agencies to determine what measures were required. Their advice was taken into account in the evaluation and guided the choice of risk mitigation strategies to be considered in launching the network.
You asked what has been done since the last session. I know that in 2021, there was vetting done in this regard, and more is planned. We have also put in place warnings for clients who attend at VFS Global centres to inform them of the terms on which they submit information and the applicable laws.