I certainly appreciate and respect Mr. Falk's motivation for this. I think I come to a different conclusion on the merits, though. Yes, it is true that, in the evidence we heard, 30% to 40% of the people never use the medication prescribed. However, the point that was made over and over again was the fact that they had the choice. As they said, finding that the door was not locked was one of the key things that made people, in fact, not take the medication.
I also don't know why we would limit it so people have to have the supervision of a medical practitioner in the circumstances. I think many people have talked about having all the conditions met and having addressed the issue of coercion—which is critical, but which we address through so many other safeguards in the bill. I wouldn't want to change the spirit of what we are trying to create here by requiring a stranger—a medical practitioner or someone—to necessarily be there. I think it changes the bill significantly. I don't think the issue of coercion—which I am very alive to—is really addressed significantly, because we have so many other safeguards that do that job.
I will be voting against the amendment, if it is acceptable.