Good day, everyone.
Orders of the day are pursuant to the order of reference of Tuesday, March 27, 2007, Bill C-35, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (reverse onus in bail hearings for firearm-related offences). We have the pleasure today of having the Hon. Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice.
Welcome, monsieur le ministre.
Also appearing before the committee today, from the Department of Justice, Ms. Catherine Kane, Acting Senior General Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section, as well as Ms. Julie Besner, Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section.
Welcome, Ms. Kane and Ms. Besner.
The floor is yours, Mr. Nicholson. You can start.