Mr. Muise, first, we talked about dangerous offenders in the context of evidence that we recently heard—it was Dr. Bonta, I believe—and of documents we received. We were told that 30% of reoffences could be prevented if it were possible to treat dangerous offenders. So it was thought that, in cases where offenders could be treated, improvements could follow.
Second, the Library of Parliament sent us documents stating that it was possible to determine that 88% of dangerous offenders had committed offences under the Young Offenders Act and that, in 96.6% of cases, the youths concerned had been charged with violent sex offences. It is therefore possible to determine that some dangerous offenders are youths who might perhaps be rehabilitated through treatment.
What do you think of the idea of using a more rehabilitating, less coercive approach?