Madam Speaker, I would like to inform the member that I totally agree with his comments.
In my riding we have probably some of the largest livestock producers in the country, who are very efficient and effective in what they do. A number of cases have gone to court because of certain acts, like the SPCA charging farmers because a cow had a cancerous eye. Of course the courts did not charge the individual or find him guilty. It was thrown out of court. Nevertheless the lawyers made a pile of money over that kind of thing. With respect to the animal part, the bill really needs a lot deal of work. The child issue needs little or none. Could the member please explain why this minister thinks that protecting children is playing politics?