I understand. first. that this mutilation is not by itself grounds for a grant of asylum. This is our Canadian neighbors. But it is merely one of several factors to be considered in determining whether the applicant qualifies under the definition of a refugee. SecondI think we must hear thisI understand that as victims of mutilation have come to Canada. they have brought their relatives along with them. or the relatives at least followed later. In any case. the result now has lbeen that the practice of female genital mutilation has become a growing legal and criminal problem in Canada.