It's really up to you, as committee members, to make whatever recommendations you want to the government. All I can indicate is that because this is an area of shared responsibility between the federal government, under its authority under criminal law and section 91 of the Constitution Act, and the provinces under administration of justice, under section 92, I think the provinces are very happy to negotiate as two sovereign domains under the Constitution. But if we were to start legislating things that actually affect the administration of justice, they may not appreciate it. On the other hand, they always appreciate money. I can't speak for the provinces, but it's your recommendation.
On October 18th, 2006. See this statement in context.