Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Justice has just asked us if there is anything he could do to avoid putting women at greater risk.
Actually, there is something that the government could do to avoid putting women or girls at risk. It could withdraw Bill C-42 that is before the House, because it would make exactly the type of assault weapon used by Marc Lepine easier to transport and easier to have in Canada. The Ruger in question should be banned instead of being easier to get and transport in Canada.
Will he withdraw Bill C-42, if he is sincere about having better protection for women in this country?