In our discussions with Correctional Services--and that was my responsibility--what we were concentrating on was the case of the OAS and how we can prevent OAS being paid to people while they are incarcerated. When we looked at section 78 and at other means, and some of the limitations that section 78 has as well, our clear conclusion was that Bill C-31 was the most effective and cleanest way to achieve that objective.
On October 28th, 2010. See this statement in context.