Thank you, Madam Chair.
Welcome, Minister. Certainly I think the title of the legislation, ending entitlements to prisoners, is a good one.
I was pleased to see you had reference to a constituent of mine from Redvers, Saskatchewan, in your speaking notes. I think that quote captures the essence of this bill. It states:
The taxpayers of this country are providing room, board and medical care for these people who have chosen to disregard the rules of our justice system and the rights of those they have acted against.
I know the members of the opposition have referred to section 78. It's a somewhat cumbersome section, and if it worked at its best, it would take $25 a week, or $100 a month, away from the OAS or GIS, which wouldn't be very much. The rest, I suppose, would go into the account.
I take it that section 78 doesn't address what we're trying to do with this bill, in your view.