Mr. Speaker, I would be glad to do so.
We remember cases in Canada where the jury did not reflect the local population. We heard from many people that there was a question of fairness and justice. Removing the peremptory challenge would, for example, limit the ability of a defence attorney to remove individuals based on something quite superficial. It might also limit the ability of the jury to be as reflective of the community as we would hope.
We want to ensure that there is representation from all of the ethnic groups in our local communities, and that the justice system is fair and open for all.