What a pity that Mr. Poilievre provided that explanation, because I was about to say that these proposals speak for themselves, which is why I am going to vote against them. But now you have stolen my joke.
Mr. Chair, throughout its mandate, the government has been committed to make sure that charitable organizations will no longer be subject to political harassment because they are faithful to their commitment as they conduct their charitable activities.
A lot of discussions were held. I personally participated in a number of discussions with charitable organizations, especially in Quebec, environmental organizations and organizations fighting poverty. They were all quaking when the previous government was in power. That is why we conducted a study on the subject.
The Minister of National Revenue formed a special committee to look at those issues. All the members of that committee came to the conclusion that amendments had to be introduced to repeal the unfortunate provisions in the legislation passed by the previous government.
That is why I will be voting against the amendments proposed by my honourable colleague.