Mr. Speaker, I truly appreciate the question posed by my colleague for Ottawa—Vanier. I know that he was given a promotion and that is why he no longer sits with us.
Nevertheless, that was the thrust of the discussions. Once again, I am disappointed that the government has introduced this bill that does not give us a choice. It cannot be improved. That is what I find frustrating. Had we been able to improve it, we might have been able to come to an agreement. The way in which it is drafted only allows us to be either for or against it. With only three lines, it is impossible to add a paragraph. The law clerks would find it not receivable. We will have to be either for or against the bill.
I am pleased that the Liberals are divided. That will make us work harder.