Mr. Speaker, how can we believe that the Conservatives take this important issue seriously when they are asking these women to wait?
They did not ask for more time before they attacked the firearms registry, the Canadian Wheat Board or pay equity.
This government says it is tough on crime, but when the time comes to act it says to be patient.
Can the minister give us assurances that he will not wait for a new commissioner to be appointed before taking the action that is needed to help these women?