Madam Speaker, first, allow me to thank my colleague for his question and for giving me the opportunity to practise my French.
During my conversations with visible minority groups, many people told me that the reforms set out in this bill need to be implemented.
Some people made suggestions similar to the one the member just raised. I heard stories about religious leaders using the religious exemption in court. In my view, that does not come from a place of good faith.
I would like to make a suggestion. If members of the Bloc Québécois or the other parties would like to have a conversation, taking into account the expert testimony heard in committee, and if a majority of members vote in favour of adding these measures, I would have no objection to that. It is very important that we work with all members of the House to come up with a bill that protects the community.
In my opinion, the best thing would be if a majority of members from all parties supported this bill.