Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I have a very simple question. I'm curious as to the government's objectives. If we don't know what these objectives are, we run the risk of undertaking studies that do not tie in with these aims and it will be hard for us to do a good job.
I agree with you that the committee should focus on a charter of rights. However, we mustn't lose sight of the fact that responsibilities must also be spelled out. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not have much to say about responsibilities. At times, persons are guaranteed full rights, but have no responsibilities. If we focus on a charter, but in the process disregard people's responsibilities, then you won't have my support.