Madam Speaker, as the member for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie pointed out, we are now in a legal vacuum, and that requires the government to act. Consultation is always important. We have had discussions and consultations for a decade now. It is important to act to ensure that the legal vacuum does not continue.
There is an ongoing debate in this country. I have no doubt that people feel strongly about MAID. I understand this. I think people from all sides come from a standpoint of good faith, but we cannot continue with a legal vacuum that imperils the ability of people to make that free decision on MAID.