Thank you for the question. I remember a lot of the discussion that took place back then.
In terms of section 176, as I stated in my opening remarks, there are certainly other provisions in the Criminal Code offences of general application that could capture all of the activities that could potentially occur in a religious facility against a religious officiant, such as provisions or offences around causing a disturbance, assault, uttering threats, mischief to property, or inciting hatred.
I recognize, as you do, that freedom of religion is a fundamental right that's guaranteed under section 2 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This bill in no way proposes to make any changes in that regard. I know and am confident that Canadians can continue to practise their religious faith without fear of violence and disturbances. That is due to the protections in the charter, and to the offences of general application in the Criminal Code that will capture any activity. It's simply ensuring that we remove provisions that are already accounted for in the Criminal Code.