If it is the case, it is extremely sad. We have excellent judges in this country, who are also citizens who take very seriously their duty to ensure the safety of all Canadians. If you could see the work done day in and day out by judges in all jurisdictions, you would realize that we have every reason in the world to have confidence in the judiciary. Unfortunately, the committee does not hear evidence from members of the judiciary because their duty of discretion discourages them from appearing before you.
It would be extraordinarily useful for everyone if any committee could gather the opinions of judges who face these situations every day. They have parents and children. They must live in their communities, and they are just as concerned about the safety of Canadians as you or I. They make their decisions based on evidence and on the rules of evidence that we as a nation have approved.