Mr. Speaker, my colleague's speech was well-though-out and meaningful, as always. The member has a depth of knowledge, being the chair of the justice committee, as to the shenanigans that have been going on there for some time.
In every speech Conservative members have made in the House, they have somehow stated that their motion, presented today, would not allow people to claim asylum. They specifically reference a news story from December 11, wherein 12 people claimed asylum out in Surrey, B.C. However, we tabled Bill C-2 in the House in June. Had the Conservatives co-operated and not obstructed that bill, those people would not have been eligible to claim asylum at that time.
How important does the member think it is to collaborate and to make sure that we move forward these important pieces of legislation for public safety?