Mr. Speaker, I will be brief.
Yesterday, when this matter came forward for unanimous consent, I did confer with the government House leader's office and the hon. member for Saskatoon—Grasswood. I was concerned that I should say no to the measure for unanimous consent. It was only after I was reassured by the hon. member for Saskatoon—Grasswood that I held my tongue.
I was originally convinced to support this bill by the hon. member for Windsor West, who explained to me the issue of sport betting and why this law was important. I am persuaded by him once again.
I would like to put forward my view about the recommended course. I take the point of the hon. member for Kingston and the Islands that this is perhaps not an open question. However, with the time available, and having regretted going along with unanimous consent, I now wish to be on the record supporting the idea that the right way to handle this is at committee.
I thank the hon. member for Windsor West for once again educating me.