Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I guess the basic concern with regard to allowing inmates to vote, no doubt, there's a concern and I think it's a valid concern. However, as we are all aware, with regard to the Charter of Rights and the decisions made by the Supreme Court before with regard to inmates voting, it's basically a right that has been upheld by the court. I think, as Members, we're conscientious of that and respect it.

I guess, morally, we don't feel it's right that inmates should vote, and we feel that inmates should have their voting rights taken away once they are incarcerated, however, the courts have decided otherwise. I certainly just want it noted that I don't believe the general public agrees with the fact that inmates should be allowed to vote. But, like everything else, we respect when the Charter of Rights comes down and decides, I think we have to adhere to it.

Therefore, Mr. Chairman, because of the fact that the Supreme Court has decided that inmates have a voting right in accordance with the Charter of Rights, I will be supporting the amendments. Thank you.