Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would just like to make a short comment in favour of this motion. In many ways, the Minister's announcement today that the government will pursue legislation in this area pre-empted debate on this issue, and I think it's still important to note that the introduction and debate of this motion speaks to the importance that this Legislature puts on this very serious issue. Also, there's a lot that can be said from an act on the part of a Legislature to pass a law. When legislation is passed and a law is made to address an issue like family violence protection, it says a lot more than the public statements we've made. I know that everyone here agrees that we have a very serious problem with family violence and we have to do everything we can to mitigate it and address that. Signing a declaration and making public statements is one thing, but using the power and authority of this House and this honourable gathering place to pass a law that says we take a stand on this...In terms of the detail of this legislation, one of the things we allow is that women in situations of family violence will no longer be forced to be out of the House, but that law enforcement and other measures can be put into force, so that the violator and those who are committing violence will have to suffer the consequences more.
So I support the principle of the bill and the effect of the bill and I applaud the government for agreement to come with the legislation. As well, I would like to recognize and commend the Member for Frame Lake for making sure this does not go unattended to, and all the other Members who worked on it. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.