Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member opposite for the question. I certainly agree with his premise that this is a very complex issue and one that requires real balancing on the part of the government in this important area.
Sometimes it is very tricky to ensure the competing interests are balanced in a way that is fair and equitable, but I think in the great scheme of things we as a government have been able to do this.
In response to part of the hon. member's question, through my experience of 10 years with the Waterloo regional police I can say that the police of the country are great professionals who do a great job on behalf of all Canadians, wherever they may be. The police do the type of work that all of us should be proud of not only as parliamentarians but as people who live in this great land of ours, Canada.
It is absolutely crucial that we support the police whenever and however possible, knowing full well that they put their lives on the line for each and every one of us.