Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned in response to the question from my colleague, this discussion paper does not reflect government policy. It is intended only to stimulate a consultation about the fundamental principles of the criminal law.
We hope through this process of reform to put in place a general part of the code that will last another 100 years. However we cannot do that without examining the issues that arise. We have listed this among others. However I want to assure the hon. member that I oppose a general defence based on culture and I will never introduce it so long as I am minister.