Mr. Speaker, it is premature to consider such an
option. The important thing right now is to meet with those involved and, as I said, to look at all the options with an open mind.
The hon. member referred to Bill C-17, in which we proposed several changes to the Criminal Code, so as to strengthen the legislation. I hope that with these measures, and perhaps other ones which I will discuss on Thursday morning with my Quebec counterpart, Mr. Perreault, we will be able to improve the situation.