Before we vote on amendments CPC-17 or BQ-11, the intent of which is the same, I want to make sure I understand the government's intention with respect to clause 10.
Clause 10 of the bill deals with defences. It reads as follows:
Subsection 72.15(1) of the Act is replaced by the following: Defence 72. 15 (1) It is a defence for a person in a proceeding in relation to a violation, other than a violation under section 72.131, to establish that the person exercised due diligence to prevent the violation.
I'm not sure I understand what the deletion would do for the people who want to defend themselves. I would like Ms. O'Connell to explain the intent of this amendment. That would help us understand everything.