Elections Modernization Act  Madam Speaker, I sat for a number of years in opposition when Stephen Harper brought in legislation to change the Elections Act. There was a widespread understanding across Canada that what the Harper government did was very undemocratic. A good example of that was the voter identification card.

Government Response to Petitions  Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 32 petitions.

Questions on the Order Paper  Madam Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand at this time.

Government Response to Petitions  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's responses to 10 petitions. While I am on my feet, I move: That the House do now proceed to orders of the day.

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, I would ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

Motions for Papers  Mr. Speaker, I would ask that all notices of motions for the production of papers be allowed to stand.

Government Response to Petitions  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's responses to three petitions.

Officers of Parliament  Mr. Speaker, I would like to go over what is a successful model in which we should all take immense pride and move forward with. I welcome this opportunity to contribute to this debate today in response to a motion by the hon. member for Hamilton Centre and to speak about our government's commitment to the highest standards of openness and transparency.

Officers of Parliament  Mr. Speaker, I had an opportunity in the Manitoba legislature to be under a different model. I have experience with what we have here today, and with what the member is somewhat implying, where members of different political identities meet to hire these independent officers. Being familiar with both processes, I am comfortable with what we are proposing and what the government has advanced.

Corrections and Conditional Release Act  Mr. Speaker, I am somewhat surprised at the position the NDP has taken on this piece of legislation. Looking at this legislation, as I know my colleague has, there is absolutely no doubt it improves the current system. It deals with the issue of segregation. It deals with audios for victims.

Corrections and Conditional Release Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to highlight a couple of points in the legislation. First, my colleague referenced victims. One aspect of the legislation would allow victims to have audio tapes, whether they attend parole hearings or not. That is a change to support victims. Second, the member across the way referenced body scans.

Corrections and Conditional Release Act  Mr. Speaker, I will pick up on the member's answer to the previous question. The Conservative Party, as the official opposition, is determined to see this bill defeated. It is very clear on it. It opposes it and does not want it to pass. It even brought forward a reasoned amendment to attempt to prevent if from passing.

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, I would ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

Government Response to Petitions  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to three petitions.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I expect if you would canvas the House, you would find unanimous consent at this time to see the clock at 6:30 p.m.