Mr. Speaker, in this debate we have to recognize that there is perception of reality and evidence based reality that Canadians will look at. Canadians have a great understanding.
I look at this motion and the only justice issue that seems to be absent from it is gun control. I would put to the minister that maybe this is finally an admission by the Reform Party that gun control is supported by the majority of Canadians. I think of the number of lines of print and speeches made in this House that centred against this particular piece of legislation when it was introduced by the government, even though public opinion polls supported it. Of particular interest would be the issues respecting women surrounding the issue, but that is one of the areas in this hodgepodge motion that seems to be missing.
Perhaps I should be applauding this as it may be a recognition finally that gun control is supported by members of the opposition. If that is the case, I am certainly very happy.