Justice committee  Yes, I am aware of the study that is underway in Quebec. I was a bit taken aback by the two-year timeframe, but given the nature of the work required to do the study, that's probably very likely. I also think that one of the major challenges is finding data to support the study.

Justice committee  Absolutely.

Justice committee  For Quebec? Oh, maybe not. No. I don't have the statistics for the province.

Justice committee  I know some provinces have them, but perhaps not Quebec.

Justice committee  Yes, absolutely.

Justice committee  Yes.

Justice committee  I'm sorry, are you asking whether, in Quebec, young people—

Justice committee  Unfortunately, I don't have the statistics for Quebec.

Justice committee  I would like to add, if I may, Mr. Petit—

Justice committee  Yes, absolutely. That's actually in our recommendations. In addition, based on the findings of our report in general, a new trend is on the rise, which includes mental health issues. We talk about it in the recommendations. These new problems are definitely on the rise. We need t

Justice committee  As child and youth advocates, our work is guided by respect for the rights of children and youth in our country. Canada is a signatory of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; the twentieth anniversary of the convention was marked in 2009. The convention clear

Justice committee  Research shows that the Youth Criminal Justice Act has been highly effective in diverting youth people away from custodial environments, reducing youth crime rates, and reducing violent youth crime. It promotes an emphasis on rehabilitation and reintegration. It fosters the use o