Yes, I do. We're talking here not only about individualization in sentencing, but also the discretion judges enjoy to set the appropriate sentence based on the circumstances of the offence, as well as all the personal circumstances of the individual that committed the crime and, very often, has pled guilty. They are interrelated issues, if you will -- individualization in sentencing and judicial discretion. Those are two fundamental components of our humane, flexible system of criminal law, one that can truly meet the needs of all Canadians.
On October 4th, 2006. See this statement in context.