Mr. Speaker, it is always a pleasure to hear government members speak on bills like Bill C-37.
The bill on young offenders was hotly discussed in Quebec. I would like the member to tell me whether Bill C-37 reflects the opinion of the Quebecers who spoke before the justice committee. Their message to summarize it in very clear terms, was "do not touch the Young Offenders Act". The act is only good if each province enforces it and, to the best of our knowledge, Quebec enforces it the most. The provinces that say the Young Offenders Act is no good are those that do not enforce it.
Is the government member aware of that and will he tell me whether Quebec's demands are respected in the government's proposed amendments to Bill C-37? Perhaps Quebec's reaction to the Young Offenders Act is an example of its distinct character.
Will the member tell me whether the amendments to the bill contain changes to meet Quebec's demands?