Mr. Speaker, this entire House declared its opposition to drunkenness as a defence with the swift passage of Bill C-72.
The decision of the Supreme Court to hear the case of convicted child murderer Alton Royer shows clearly that the unelected Supreme Court has ignored the views of the elected members of Parliament and millions of Canadians.
We were told yesterday that the justice minister is seeking intervenor status in this case. Could the justice minister tell the House what his objective is in doing so?