The way I can answer that question, without straying over any lines that constrain my operation, is to suggest that there is a process in the department for analyzing legislation for its compatibility or inconsistency with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This legislation has been examined and would not be in front of you if an opinion had been issued to the effect that the legislation in question was manifestly unconstitutional and could not be defended by credible arguments before a court.
On November 15th, 2007. See this statement in context.