Madam Speaker, I appreciate the question from the member. We made very little mention of that amendment to the act in our proposal. In part it deals with the fact that we will be addressing that issue in a substantive way in this country.
I think it is something again that should go to the people of the country. Do they want the death penalty or not? That is a very simple question to ask in the form of a referendum. It would be fantastic feedback.
The member made reference to the fact that there were some soldiers in the first and second world wars executed as a result of their actions or lack thereof, perhaps treasonous actions. When it comes to the security of the nation there are offences that could very well warrant the death penalty. I am talking from a personal point of view. If it means a loss of life over the treasonous action of a member in the military, but not necessarily in a war like situation, by withholding information, by failing to act, by failing to protect, and people lose their lives or the security of the country is jeopardized, what do we do?
I think those are good questions that should be put to the people in the country. When it comes to the issue of the death penalty overall that is what the Reform Party's position is, to see what kind of feedback we get from those in our nation on that issue, yes or no, are they in favour of reinstating the death penalty.