Mr. Speaker, I seek to present a motion under Standing Order 52(1) and 52(2) for the adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that requires the consideration of all hon. members. It is the anticipated decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal regarding Bill C-68, an act respecting firearms and other weapons.
The court decision on the challenge of Bill C-68 is due any day and it is widely expected that it will rule in favour of the province. The decision will likely read that the federal government does not have the right to regulate private property. This will not only strike down the government's plans to force the registration of sporting rifles and shotguns. It will also strike down the registration of handguns as well.
A great number of Canadians, including many who are opposed to the registration of hunting rifles and shotguns, would be extremely concerned about the loss of the handgun registry.
I propose we examine an alternative to the court ruling by debating the feasibility of the government repealing Bill C-68 before the court decision is rendered and then petitioning the court to dismiss the action as having been settled. I believe this is in the best interest of all Canadians and in the best interest of the government. Someone does have to look out for them.