Madam Speaker, the member highlighted how important the issue is in terms of personal perspective, and I do not think anyone challenges that at all. In the debate on this subject over the last number of years, there have been all sorts of emotions on both sides of the issue. That is healthy for the public debate because I think it is a reflection of what Canadians are feeling on the issue.
The challenge I have for the Conservative Party is that even when the Supreme Court decision was made, it was not until the Liberals took government that tangible action actually started. There is now a commitment to have a national conversation on the next step; it is coming up in November and will go through to January. I am wondering whether the member could provide his thoughts regarding how important it is that we do have that national conversation, because the legislation should reflect Canadian values.