I would like to ask you one last question, Ms. Pate. I don’t know if you are familiar with Montreal, but I’m going to explain to you what is currently happening there. There are currently street gangs. One of your documents states that African Canadians—in this case, they are Haitians—are involved in street gangs. They control the drug trade, prostitution and gun trafficking. You just have to read the book by Ms. Mourani, a Bloc Québécois Member of Parliament, and you will understand what is currently going on in Montreal.
I am asking you this question, of course, because you say there is going to be over-representation of Haitians in prison. I understand; they are the only ones currently in gangs. Before, there were the Hells Angels and Italian Canadians. You say we are going to target poor Haitians. I understand; they are currently the only ones. Maybe later it will be Jamaicans or Chinese, I don’t know. I am trying to understand. You cite racism. You say that White people only target African Canadians, or Haitians in this case. In your opinion, that argument justifies not imposing a minimum sentence. I am trying to understand your logic.
Don’t be afraid. I’m not shouting and I’m not angry, far from it. I am simply trying to understand your argument. You raised it, not me. I am trying to follow you, because we, the members of the committee, have to make recommendations. Thank you.