Mr. Speaker, we know and understand it is a complex issue. That is why we did not attempt to write the law. We have confidence that the minister and his department would be able to handle complex issues. That is not an issue. The provincial justice ministers have passed a resolution, as I understand it, in favour of raising the minimum age of consent to 16. Does he expect a problem with them?
Another major issue is the court's interpretation and the application of the term artistic merit. The code says a judge must or shall acquit on the basis of any artistic merit. Perhaps if judges had some leeway or if the code said they may do this instead of they shall or they must, then perhaps they could use better judgment.
I would like the minister to comment on the possibility of changes in that area and on the possibility of a problem with the provincial ministers.