I don't think so, Mr. Chairman.
The Bloc says “shall”. The NDP says “shall take reasonable steps”. If it just says “shall” and nothing else, we lose the redefinition of civil society organizations and we lose the “if it ain't aid, don't call it aid” amendment I put forward. I don't want to lose those two, which are pivotal to the overall bill.
Just so members understand what they're voting on, I hope the NDP will perceive both of those as friendly amendments so I don't lose the entire baby with the bathwater.