That's an excellent question because, in order to have a chance to prevail, you have to be able to avail yourself of due process rights. Otherwise, you're into—what's the expression—tin pan.... The rights that are accorded under the current law are embarrassing. It is an assault on what Canada has historically stood for. They are weak, insipid non-rights, basically.
This act is addressing that. It's strengthening it. It's taking out the good faith. Mr. Bains—or was it Mr. Fergus—raised the issue of good faith. This is an argument that collapsed a long time ago. We don't go into the minds of people to determine whether the facts or the evidence that they are bringing forward are true or not. This act deals with that head-on. It also gives an appeal for somebody directly to the tribunal.
I have very strong views about the tribunal. I do not think the tribunal.... It has demonstrated by its track record that it has not been effective, and Canada is having a declining effect with tribunals.
I am an absolute, strong proponent, as is Tom Devine, that you have to have access to our courts of justice.