Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Before Mr. Patterson starts to speak, I would like to explain the intent of the motion. The intent of the motion is to look after individuals or Members who may be found guilty of sexual exploitation of children or violence against a person. Someone may be found guilty, go to court and be granted a conditional discharge. I think the intent of this motion is to ensure that if a Member is found guilty and granted a conditional discharge, they will still have to resign as a Member. This is going to address all issues of violence against a person, threatened or attempted, and also address Members found guilty of an offence under the Criminal Code involving sexual exploitation of children. That is the intent of amending this bill to ensure that any

Member found guilty of an offence is going to have to resign. Thank you.