Hon. Donald Neil Plett (Leader of the Opposition): Government spokesperson, last Friday, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a ruling that many Canadians — myself included — found disappointing, disturbing and, quite frankly, disgusting. The Supreme Court ruled that mandatory minimum penalties for the despicable crime of child luring are unconstitutional. Our highest court says a six-month jail sentence for a summary conviction and a one-year sentence for an indictment amount to cruel and unusual punishment. Child luring is cruel and unusual punishment. Canada’s children deserve better protection.

After the decision was handed down, Canadians were told the Minister of Justice was reviewing it closely. What is the Trudeau government going to do in response? For example, will it invoke the notwithstanding clause?