Mr. Speaker, I think I can, but first I want to thank the hon. member for Red Deer for introducing this important legislation.
The bill addresses a crime that has serious negative consequences for the public. There have been a number of incidents over the years where Canadians were victimized because offenders were personating a police officer. The bill sends a message that criminals should not be allowed to exploit the public's trust.
I am pleased to inform the House that the government is in fact going to completely support this. For once, I would like the opposition to do the same.