Mr. Speaker, recent public comments from certain cabinet ministers showed a real concern for possible civil liberty infringements found in Bill C-36. There is reason to fear that excessive party discipline may stifle contrary opinions from within the Liberal ranks.
In these uncertain and challenging times, Liberal members of parliament should be free to speak up without reprisals from the Prime Minister.
Will the Prime Minister commit today to allowing for free votes both in the House and in committee on this extremely important legislation?