Mr. Speaker, that is because it was not a bill about child trafficking but exploitation of minors.
In addition to youth centres, two Quebec lawyers who specialize in youth justice say that the government already has all of the tools needed to deal with young offenders. As well, professors Rachel Grondin and Nicholas Bala are critical of the fact that deterrence is overriding rehabilitation, especially given that deterrence is unrealistic with youth.
Why is the Conservative government not willing to respect Quebec's approach, which has proven its worth?