Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Sweet for joining us today to tell us more about Bill C-479, which he introduced. Today, we are examining the extremely important issue of victims' rights. This study should be taken very seriously.
Today, during the question period in the House, a question was put to the Minister of Public Safety regarding the Victims Bill of Rights, promised by the Conservative government over a year ago. That bill was actually included in the 2014 budget tabled by the government.
Is it wise to go ahead with a private member's bill, which calls for minor amendments to victims' rights, before considering the Victims Bill of Rights that has been announced? Do you know to what extent this bill will be related to the upcoming Victims Bill of Rights? If not, why not wait until the Victims Bill of Rights promised by your government is introduced?