Thank you for asking that question, Mr. Proulx. It is often said that politicians have big egos, but it is important never to forget humility. One must never forget one's humility and the need to remain humble. I would never have thought that my appearance before the Committee, as Minister of Public Safety for Quebec, would have been adequate had I not been accompanied by a number of people whose position is exactly the one I laid out. I mentioned earlier to the Committee that I am accompanied today by Ms. De Sousa, whose daughter, Anastasia, died tragically during the events that occurred at Dawson College. She is here today with her husband, Nelson. Ms. Suzanne Laplante-Edward is also here with her husband. She is the mother of Anne-Marie, who tragically died during the events at the École polytechnique. Both are fervent advocates for the maintenance of the Canadian Firearms Registry. Mr. Bruno Marchand, Mr. Luc Massicotte, Ms. Marie-Ève Plamondon and Ms. Julie Herman-Lemelin are also with me today. They are four members of the Quebec Suicide Prevention Association. Other individuals accompanying me today are Mr. Yves Morency, President of the Quebec Police Chiefs Association, Mr. Denis Côté, President of the Quebec Municipal Police Federation, and Mr. Yves Francoeur, President of the Montreal Police Brotherhood. The only person you see in uniform behind me is the Chief Firearms Officer for Quebec. He is responsible for operating the Registry.
I will just conclude by saying that, when the Conservative government announced its intention to abolish the Canadian Firearms Registry, I wanted to act as a focal point and ensure that these individuals would work together in opposing the abolition of the Registry. They have supported us throughout this struggle, and that is the reason why they are here today. Indeed, they will be available to answer reporters' questions. It is important that they have a chance to present their views. Thank you.