Mr. Speaker, I have not had the opportunity to be that close to debate on the bill, although I have certainly been aware of it. For those who are watching I ask the hon. member for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast to explain.
As he has articulated today, with the way the bill is structured right now the DNA sample is taken after conviction. It is like shutting the door after the horse is already out of the barn. There is not much point in doing it. Whereas if a DNA sample could be taken at the time of indictment the benefit of this would be greatly increased. The current state of the bill almost makes it ineffective and not that beneficial. The change the hon. member is calling for makes it worthwhile and effective. Is it really even of much benefit the way it is compared to the amendment we have been calling for?