Mr. Speaker, the government is committed to the elimination of all forms of violence in our society.
In particular, members on this side of the House are truly concerned about the incidence of violence against women which has often been dismissed as unsubstantiated and exaggerated.
The recent ruling of the Supreme Court of Canada admitting drunkenness as an allowable defence for a man accused of sexually assaulting a 65-year old woman is an indication of the insensitivity that currently exists in the country.
Furthermore, as recently as last week in reference to the incidence of male violence against women the member for Lisgar-Marquette stated they were always taught at home as kids that when they went to get the cattle out of the pasture not to wear red because it would infuriate the bull in the pasture.
I fail to see the connection between violence against women and the herding techniques of the Reform Party member opposite.
It is my hope we will all work toward eliminating this type of insensitivity in our society.