Mr. Speaker, I too believe that it has the appearance that democratic consent has been met by having a referendum in Newfoundland to test the question. I have some concern about whether a majority can overrule minority rights and this is a minority rights issue. I believe that good effort has been made for democratic consent.
The test not put forward has been the test of the rule of law. That is one test that should be implemented as soon as possible to clarify areas of doubt in the democratic consent as well as whether it affects Canadian interests. It should have a a test for the rule of law.