In the context of the provisions with respect to the penalties for gun crimes and in the dangerous offenders context, we're dealing with very serious offences where the crowns are exercising their discretion in terms of what the appropriate charges are, and they would be making that determination at the front end rather than looking at lesser offences. So with the serious offences, I don't think there are the same concerns to avoid the serious penalties. Serious offences will result in serious penalties.
On October 31st, 2007. See this statement in context.