Madam Speaker, before I got into politics I was somewhat cynical about the whole process of politics.
The member for Langley—Abbotsford lives in a community neighbouring mine. I saw a number of articles in the newspapers having to do with issues he was raising. It made a lot of sense, particularly in the area of victims rights. I know there were a number of incidents in my own community where victims were created by acts of criminal negligence.
There was a young gal whose sister was killed by a drunk driver just a few blocks from my home. I know the member was involved in that situation. His involvement in the lives of those victims is ongoing, as well as others he mentioned in his speech. I want to thank him for taking a stand on that. That is one of the reasons I got involved in this process, to make some positive changes.
It may be difficult in a short period of time, but I would like my colleague to give a few personal reflections of his involvement in this issue and how it has impacted on him and motivated him to seek these changes in such a positive way as he has.