Mr. Speaker, it would be a lot easier if the government chose to do this after first reading. It clearly has that right. Because the Liberal government had a bill that would have tightened up some sections, Liberals believe parts of the bill have validity and we will take it to committee.
My suggestion is to deal with it properly in committee. We have probably less than three and a half weeks left in the House. The justice committee currently has business before it. When the House reconvenes in the fall, there will be ample time for the parties affected to do a lot of work for the government to put together its case properly.
I will not speak on behalf of everybody in my caucus, but at this point in time, as the justice critic, I personally intend to send it to committee so further work can be done. However, I will not accept the bill in its full form. I do not believe, for instance, that non-violent offences should be part of the bill.