Madam Chair, I e-mailed you the documentation concerning the 37 states that have an act similar to that proposed by Mr. Epp. We have concerns because there are reasons to be concerned. A genuine witch hunt was triggered in the United States after these kinds of laws went into effect.
The women's groups of Quebec and Canada are urgently asking us to oppose this bill. They are very much afraid. A significant mobilization is underway, not only in Quebec, but across Canada as well. The person who sent us this information is American. She is even concerned for Canada because she knows how harmful these laws are for the women of her country.
Madam Chair, I can't support an amendment that would reduce the scope of the motion I have introduced this morning. If my colleague wishes to oppose it, I regret that, but I'm going to request a recorded vote.