Mr. Speaker, it is always an honour to rise and to represent the great people of Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner.
This summer, like many members of the House, I had the privilege of meeting with constituents from all across my riding, hearing directly from them on issues that matter most to them. I want to thank everyone who took the time to connect with me, because their voice matters.
Today I would like to discuss Bill C-2, known as the strong borders act. Despite its simple name, Bill C-2 is an omnibus piece of legislation that includes 16 separate parts and would make amendments to 19 different acts of Parliament.
The broad nature of the bill and the substantial changes proposed require vigorous study and debate at committee, with numerous expert witnesses from all perspectives to get the important legislation right, because as tabled by the government, I believe it is flawed and requires amendments to fix and strengthen it.
As the official opposition, Conservatives remain committed to implementing tougher and smarter measures that are needed to keep Canadians safe. We are ready to support provisions in the bill that are in our national interest and secure our borders while proposing—