Thank you very much.
Although your bill does not define “vexatious” or “frivolous”, I do note that the commissioner understands what it means. The Commissioner's Directive 081, which was just amended or looked at in December 12, 2011, defines what vexatious or frivolous is:
Vexatious or not made in good faith: where the decision maker concludes on the balance of probabilities that the overriding purpose of the complaint or grievance is:
a. to harass;
b. to pursue purposes other than a remedy for an alleged wrong; or
c. to disrupt or denigrate the complaint and grievance process.
So although you have not given us the dictionary definition of vexatious, certainly that term is well known in corrections circles, especially by the commissioner, because it is defined in his directive.
I think our time is up. I see the clock just hitting 5:30.
We want to thank you for being here today and doing such a good job in defending your private member's bill. I'm certain that you will be following it as we continue to hear from other witnesses in regard to the bill.
Thank you very much.