Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I support what my colleague said. I would add for those listening that it is important to understand that background checks do not target youthful mistakes, such as stealing a bag of candy from the corner store. What we are talking about here is a history of spousal violence and problems related to violent acts that are seen to be committed in society with firearms. There are no plans to penalize law-abiding gun owners in any way. That is an important distinction to bring to this debate.
Contrary to what my colleague reported, I did not say that it was vague. This need to keep things in perspective is precisely why this discretion exists. The background check precedes the background check that occurs when someone applies for a licence. Everyone understands that this amendment does not target people who have been delinquent in their youth, but rather individuals who, 20 or 30 years ago—the period covered by the amendment—were charged with serious domestic violence and who, at the age of 50, apply for a licence. I think it is important to set the record straight on this issue: we are not trying to complicate the lives of law-abiding people.
As my colleague Mr. Miller said, when we were talking about national security agencies, no law-abiding person should have to worry about this kind of check. I think the same logic applies to background checks.