That was one of the points raised about the wording. The wording is actually the same as in subsection 283(1). But the last paragraph does not provide for a minimum sentence whereas subsection 279(1.1) does. The intent is to reduce the scope and a lot of questions arise again. According to the logic behind the government's amendment, a lot of cases could apply in the same context, but they do not match the definition of those in those categories, a definition that has already been interpreted.
I will stop there, but I think we would be wise to dig a little deeper into the matter to see if all those cases really are covered by the wording. After all, we are talking about a new offence with a mandatory minimum sentence. If the government's argument is to reduce the scope of the mandatory minimum sentence, it must make sure to include those whom it wants to be part of the exceptions. We will never be able to tell because we will have not studied those concepts. That is the only thing I find regrettable in all this.