Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let's compare the previous bills with the one we are examining today. When the proponent tabled his bill in the Senate—he is now retired—his intention was to including what are known as “suicide bombings”. He focused on that and proposed a bill to address what are known as “suicide bombings”. He particularly wanted to focus on that issue.
In spite of my understanding and Mr. Ménard's understanding, I have no choice but to say that I cannot support his amendment. It does not reflect the intent behind this bill. I understand that the intent is broader, but Bill S-215 is meant to address bombings. Therefore, I have no choice but to vote against his amendment and support the English version of the bill in this case. I sense that this is what the senator wanted, as opposed to a provision of general application.