Madam Speaker, I have nothing against the member in terms of his commitment to the issue, but the point that I have been attempting to make is that widespread support is needed on a bill which is before the House. I cannot see widespread support on the other side of the House. I cannot see widespread support on this side of the House. Basically, the problem is that it goes into what is generally considered to be provincial jurisdiction. On that basis alone I do not think he will get the kind of support he is seeking.
The preamble to the bill and some of the facts the member has presented to the House are open to debate in terms of the protection that health care workers, doctors and nurses, are afforded today through the charter of rights and through their individual rights as working Canadians. That is very much respected today and we want to see that kind of respect and defence of individual rights continue. I believe that under the current legislation that is happening.
Although his intentions are good, I do not believe that this bill will add anything to the debate. On that basis I will sit down and allow the sole member of the Reform Party to continue.