I'm going to repeat that I proposed this amendment in order to mobilize the committee and advance its work so we could make improvements to the act. I've clearly said since May that this bill must be improved in accordance with the recommendations made by the witnesses who have appeared before the committee. That's why I proposed this amendment.
I would add that I'm sensitive to the suggestions made by my colleagues from the other parties. However, the wording developed in my amendment is clear, and I would like it to be respected in full. I've been a member of the House of Commons for 14 years. I introduce nothing unless I'm convinced that it's valid. I truly discourage my colleagues from trying to guess my intentions. My intentions are clear, laid out in black and white. I chose the words used in this amendment in order to move this bill forward so we can make a difference for communities across the country. They're clearly telling us they want a modernized act as soon as possible.