I have never lived through what Mr. Kmiec has lived through. I can only imagine the pain and suffering he and other parents have gone through. I say that in the most sincere way I possibly can. I have family members and friends who have dealt with the loss of a child.
All of us on this side, and obviously across the way, agree with the substance of this amendment. I can understand the concern that has prompted it, but I don't think it's unreasonable to also suggest that we ought to let our colleagues on the HUMA committee carry out their work. It's very difficult for us to make a decision when we don't have the facts in front of us.
To make a decision along these lines would not be a wise course forward. Obviously, this would make for a substantive policy change. We ought to have all the facts in front of us before we move in that direction. That's why I go back to the point that Mr. Sorbara started with. Let's allow the HUMA committee to carry out its work on this and then make recommendations. Then we can see the direction forward.
I remain very open to the amendment in principle.