Thank you.
We also tried to see whether it was possible to amend another clause in the bill by way of this amendment. However, the effect would be to amend the coordinating amendments concerning cartridge magazines, that I am going to propose later. Because there was excellent unanimity yesterday about adopting the provision about cartridge magazines, I didn't want to risk these amendments being negatived if I included that intent.
I don't know whether I need unanimous consent, Mr. Chair, but I would like to withdraw this amendment, while pointing out that the Minister has actually committed to making regulations under the Firearms Act to ensure that the firearms are classified correctly before they enter the Canadian market, by requiring a valid Firearms Reference Table number. That would ensure that the firearms are classified correctly and that the government is aware that there are new makes and mew models of firearms before they enter the Canadian market.
To do that, my intent was really to use the legislative route. However, I understand that it might be easier to do it by the regulatory route. So I really am counting on the Minister to fulfil this promise.
If it is agreeable, I am going to withdraw this amendment, Mr. Chair.