Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government is promising legislation to reform the parole system and the bail system in particular. The notwithstanding clause would allow the government to exempt this law from being attacked on the basis of fundamental freedoms. Section 11 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the presumption of innocence as well as the right not to be denied bail.
Would my colleague be willing to immediately dismiss the notion that the Liberal government might use the notwithstanding clause in the event that its bill is at risk of being challenged?