Thank you, Madam Chair.
I have a few questions about the motion.
It relates to the court challenges program. I know we've certainly heard a lot of special interest groups talk about the court challenges program. I have had people talk to me about it, as well as groups that have come before this committee.
I certainly think it should be noted that this court challenges program has encouraged some groups to bypass the political process. They've used the courts instead of going through the process that's been set up that they should be using.
I think it also needs to be said that certain pro-life and traditional family groups have consistently been denied court challenges program funds.
I find it very strange that government is funding some causes and not others. I find it even stranger that government is paying groups to challenge government legislation and government programs.
I would certainly ask why we should be funding and using public dollars to encourage advocacy litigation. I do not understand why we are funding some groups and not others. It's not an even across-the-board representation. I don't think it's right, and I don't think the people of Canada want or need their hard-earned dollars to support only specific groups.