At the risk of repeating myself, I have to say I agree with Mr. Bourque that this bill has the merit of clarifying the situation upstream and avoiding legal debates that can at times be long, laborious and costly. This is something that is very important for the proper administration of justice. This is not a step backwards. On the contrary, it clarifies things upstream, allowing all stakeholders to arrive at appropriate decisions.
On March 6th, 2008. See this statement in context.