Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. At the time of preparation of the bill I discussed it with a number of people, particularly those of legal mind, who felt it was an important bill to pursue. They also felt that it completely qualified under the 12 or 15 points that clarify whether a piece of legislation is votable or non-votable. It certainly met the criteria in all their eyes. I have also talked to a number of police authorities about it and they said it was the kind of thing they could use to help prevent crime.
I do not believe it is in contradiction to or identical to Bill C-41. I have been advised that is not necessarily the case. Therefore, with the idea that all of us are here to do whatever we can to prevent crime, it would be a small step in the right direction if we all supported it as a votable item. If there is unanimous consent I would move that Bill C-343, for the sake of the safety of Canadians, become a votable item.