Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for lowering the tone of hysteria in the House and congratulate him on his thoughtful speech.
To state the problem in my respectful view is relatively easy. To come up with examples of organized crime is also relatively easy and to gauge the concern of Canadians about the issue is relatively easy. But crafting a legislative response is something far more problematic.
I ask the hon. member two questions. The first question is with respect to his views on section 467 of the code, formerly Bill C-95, a bill which I might suggest was crafted in haste for which we now repent in leisure. The evidence that has come before the committee at this point is that this section which parliament passed three years ago is unworkable. It is onerous. It is not likely charterproof. The police will not use it. The crown will not use it. They are fearful of jeopardizing their investigations. Would the hon. member consider the implication of the notwithstanding clause on what is arguably a problematic law with respect to section 467?
The second question is with respect to the resolution as to bringing before the House by October 6 a law wherein membership in an organization is illegal. I would be interested in knowing his views on both section 467 and the proposed resolution.