Mr. Speaker, the member has understood what I was driving at, except for one point. I believe the Reform Party has acted properly in calling for this debate in the House. It is not premature to consider the matter. This is in fact the right time to do so in order to send a very clear message to all those listening: that the House of Commons shares the view of Canadians and Quebeckers that child pornography is reprehensible.
This was the time to act in order to send this message. But I am unable to agree to the immediate use of the notwithstanding clause, because an appeal is under way. Furthermore, the federal government has applied for intervenor status in this case, a move I fully support. I am convinced that the Canadian consensus will be heard, that the motion, as written, will be adopted by the House of Commons. I believe that the message will be clear enough. It will not be necessary to invoke the notwithstanding clause. There is still time to take that route, should it become necessary to do so.