Mr. Speaker, my colleague across the way made reference to many different people who supported this initiative. I want to provide a quick comment. Many Canadians across Canada have participated through petitions. Whether one is in full support of the legislation or does not support the legislation brought forward by my colleague, many Canadians from all regions have participated through petitions.
A number of members of Parliament have raised the issue on the floor over the years. I want to thank those individuals for taking the time for, at the very least, heightening the public awareness of this important issue. Whatever happens on the legislation, and we will have to wait and see, a significant amount of effort has been made by a number of people outside the House to raise the profile of this issue.