Mr. Chairman, before we vote on Bill C-232, as a member of Parliament, I would like to make a statement or comment. I don't know whether the Committee is in the habit of allowing that, but I believe that a member of Parliament should have an opportunity to express his or her views before voting, so that those comments are on the record. I believe this is a very important bill and I would there ask the Chair for permission to comment before the vote goes ahead.
On November 4th, 2009. See this statement in context.