Mr. Speaker, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service has my full confidence, and I am pleased to hear that the New Democrats support this measure.
However, are they prepared to move this bill quickly to committee, where parliamentarians are better prepared to delve deeper into this debate?
I would point out that nearly $190 million was given to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, in addition to the $700 million. Unfortunately, we did not get the support of the two political parties in either of these cases.
Are they prepared to move this to committee quickly?
My second question is this. In the bill, in clause 7, proposed subsection 18.1(4) clearly introduces the concept of the right to a fair trial that is protected in all cases. Does the member find some comfort, as he has expressed concerns about civil rights, that this is in the bill? What does he find in this provision that would protect and bring the balance he has suggested?