Thank you.
Also, in justifying their decision to cancel this program,
The government said that it intended to introduce only constitutional bills. This is always the intent of any government, despite the fact that it is up to legislators and the courts to determine whether bills are constitutional or not.
This is the point I want to make. With regard to the scope of the Court Challenges Program, I know that I am right in believing—but I'd like you to confirm this—that it extends beyond bills introduced in Parliament. In fact, it goes beyond existing legislation and legislation that provincial governments may introduce and enact. It also goes beyond what provincial governments do or don't do, such as Prince Edward Island's refusal to build schools. This is an example of a decision by a government not to take action.
In your opinion, does the scope of the Court Challenges Program go beyond bills that a government may introduce in the Canadian Parliament?