Thank you, Chair. I'd like to respond to my colleague. The intent is well-meaning; I think it's a good intent.
However, the Criminal Code provisions already grant the court discretion, such that if it is satisfied that the accused cannot pay a fine, it has other options available to it. The court also has the ability to grant an absolute discharge or a conditional discharge to an accused who they believe cannot pay the fine, or to allow them to discharge a fine by earning credits for work performed. This was further clarified with our previous LIB-8, which clarified the court's ability to impose a fine of up to $200. I believe this amendment is unnecessary and is covered by the existing bill.