Mr. Speaker, I agree that the issues surrounding child pornography and age of consent are of great importance to all Canadians. This is why the government is reviewing the matter.
Given the importance of the issue, we must be cautious, thoughtful and thorough with respect to any amendments to the present criminal code provisions. That is exactly what the leader of the opposition party said today in the National Post , as well the member for Provencher.
I agree with that statement, but it is not what today's motion says. That is why I cannot support the motion as it is currently drafted.