Mr. Speaker, one obviously cannot speak a great deal on this important issue in one minute. However, let me just take the minute to acknowledge the importance of the issue that has been brought forward: the protection of the privacy of individuals in an increasingly technologized world.
I do not think any of us can go through a day without being aware of how much very personal information about us is available to a myriad of people without our knowledge and the fact that the putting together of that information can jeopardize our privacy extensively. That is precisely why the Minister of Industry is addressing this extremely important issue and fully anticipates bringing measures forward to the House earlier in the new year.
The bill is well intentioned. It has some flaws in it, however. It would be appropriate for the proposer of the bill to engage in another hour's debate on the matter, to make some points as have been made in the debate so far that he believes need to be considered by the government in drafting the bill, and to take the
points forward in debate on legislation that will come before the House. Potentially there will be amendments. We are open to having appropriate action on the matter for the protection of Canadians and their privacy.