Mr. Speaker, every bill that is produced by the government, not private members' bills, but any government initiated legislation under our Constitution must be certified by the Minister of Justice, saying that to the best of his knowledge, ability and to the knowledge of all of his officials the bill is within the constitutional authority granted to the federal government to legislate. That is part of the Constitution. It was made that way in 1982 upon repatriation. I am sure the hon. member knows that. Therefore, that is the way in which all government bills are done.
In the House of Commons on June 10th, 2003. See this statement in context.