Thank you, Mr. Harris.
I didn't raise the point cavalierly and I certainly didn't raise it in a personal way. I understand that marriage legislation is a provincial jurisdiction and it varies in different provinces. I raised it because I believe it is an opening for those who would want to be with 14- and 15-year-olds who, notwithstanding safeguards, are not capable of making that decision and are the very people we need to protect.
That's why we were drawing a line in the sand. That's why the CCAA, the Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness, suggested a five year close-in-age exemption. It suggested maintaining the exploitation section and raising it to 16 years old. We certainly didn't add in, “Oh, and by the way, marriage is allowed where the province allows it”. I think it's a mistake, and notwithstanding the comments of Mr. Comartin, I think it's something that at some point in time will be used, and I think this committee has an opportunity to turn back the clock on that. And in terms of your comments about raising it with others, I hope it's changed.