This is an important point, Mr. Chair, because every day in the House of Commons I'm attacked as supporting child sex offenders. I've been very clear in this committee that I support the portions of this bill that deal with serious, violent, sexual offences. Let me be equally clear that in a blanket fashion destroying all discretion and throwing walls in front of people who are moving forward with their lives is a mistake, and that's something I won't support, despite the fear-mongering.
On March 24th, 2011. See this statement in context.