First, Mr. Speaker, the government's position is that the bill is totally constitutional. It bears the certificate of the law officers of the
crown that it meets the requirements of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Furthermore, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the activities of a committee of the other place before the other place has even made a final decision.
If the hon. member is concerned about this matter he should reflect on why, when this bill was before the House, he was indicating that if it only capped the number of seats at the present level he and his party were ready to support it.