Mr. Speaker, this news today should remind us of why the government is trying to renew the provisions of the Anti-terrorism Act, designed to protect the safety and security of Canadians.
The act was passed originally with bipartisan support. Former deputy prime minister John Manley said today in supporting these measures:
The most important responsibility of government is the preservation of order and the protection of its citizens.
I urge all members not to play partisan politics with national security. I understand the leader of the Liberal Party may have difficulty supporting our measures, but at least he maybe can rally the strength of leadership to support his own legislation.