Mr. Speaker, I simply want to ask the Solicitor General to investigate a very serious situation, to determine whether the law was broken and, if so, to lay accusations under the appropriate act.
Tobacco smuggling is obviously a very serious problem in Canada, Mr. Speaker. This illegal activity is carried out by criminal organizations who take advantage of the same channels they use for drugs, arms and alcohol.
Victims of this activity are numerous and include law-abiding retailers, individuals and communities, and especially young Canadians.