Madam Speaker, first I would like to congratulate the parliamentary secretary for his efforts to speak French. It is not always easy, but the fact that he is doing quite well should be noted.
I would also like to thank the parliamentary secretary and, through him, the justice minister for supporting this motion today, which calls on the government to introduce a bill by May 31, 2005. This is the commitment which the government is making by supporting the motion brought forward today by the Bloc Québécois.
My question is the following. Once the bill has been introduced, on May 31, 2005 at the latest, will the parliamentary secretary be willing, if he gets the approval of all parties, to speed up the process in committee so that, of course, all legal implications, including those flowing from the Charter, be carefully considered and scrutinized? As members know, I am an avid supporter of human rights and freedoms. Would he be willing to ensure that the process relating to this bill be expedited and sped up so that, before year's end, a bill providing for a reversal of the burden of proof comes into law in Canada?