Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his intervention. This issue is clearly not a partisan issue. It unites not only members of this House, but all Canadians against something that is clearly offensive. It is offensive to the sense of values of Canadians. If a society cannot protect the innocence of childhood, it is not a very sound society. We have to be very careful and vigilant in this House to uphold the law.
Section 163.1(4) was introduced in 1993 by the Progressive Conservative justice minister Pierre Blais. I believe that every member of this House remains committed to the principles of that law. This is clearly an area in which we need to put aside partisanship and do what is right to protect the children of our country.
The member is an expert on victims' rights and the challenges they face. Could he give me his perspective on how difficult it is for children who come forward after having been sexually abused, sometimes decades before? How difficult is it within the current system for them to have their rights recognized and supported?
Pedophelia or sexual child abuse is closely related to child pornography. I would completely differ with anyone who would argue otherwise. I would like to hear his feedback because he has a significant understanding of victims' rights, which is a very important issue as well.