Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to speak to Bill C-46. I have concerns about whether it will get through the House business and provide the confidence which is so required. Nevertheless hopefully that will happen.
I would like to ask the hon. member specifically about the commitment to have prison time set forth. The sentences are weaker than in the United States. My concern which are Canadians, be they pensioners or investors or businesses, affected by these scandals. We have individuals who might eventually walk away with a minimum sentence or a sentence that does not have prison time and this could virtually have an effect on someone's life for 10, 20 or 30 years as well as the assets of their family.
I want to ask specifically about that part of the bill and what else could be looked at in committee stage to increase the enforcement. Right now I see this as using kid gloves in dealing with corporate crooks, and that will not build confidence.