Madam Speaker, I have very little time left, so I would say in conclusion that this bill has its roots in the consumer revolt of January 1995, but has its eye clearly on the future.
On a daily basis we are bombarded with the marketing campaigns of these federally regulated businesses. With the explosion of information technology, it is becoming far easier for these companies to bundle packages and increase the number of services provided.
Why must we as consumers remain ever vigilant to avoid paying higher fees for their additional services?
By defeating the Bloc's amendment and passing Bill C-276, we can protect all Canadian consumers from future negative option rip-offs.