Madam Chair, in layman's terms, I would explain the department's concern as being.... While the intent of the language that was read is good, we are not satisfied in the department, nor are our colleagues in the Department of Justice, that these provisions intending to serve as a mitigation are ironclad, if I can put it like that, and doing what they're intending. I therefore completely understand the member's question, but I certainly don't want to speculate about what kind of future defence the government may wish to prepare or put forward for such a case.
On May 15th, 2023. See this statement in context.