Madam Speaker, it is important to hear why this legislation should go to committee. Last week the member voted against sending a bill to committee for study that would have diverted $10 billion from organized crime. I find that quite ironic. Perhaps he could enlighten me on that. Among the witnesses who wanted to appear were provincial representatives, representatives from the Canadian Labour Congress, representatives from Canadian chambers of commerce and lottery gaming associations. Since we are talking about security issues, maybe the member could talk about why organized crime continues to get these resources.
Perhaps he could also explain to Liberal candidates who were out there saying the Liberal Party supported this legislation.