When an individual with connections to a gang is the victim of a crime involving a firearm—and Mr. Ménard made reference to this earlier—there are what is known as aggravating circumstances. Let us also look at a different case, where an individual who is not a member of a gang is a victim of an indictable offence in which a firearm was used. So we have two victims: one who was attacked with a firearm because of membership in a criminal gang, and the other a victim of a serious indictable offence even though he was not a member of a gang.
How will the judge react? In the first case, he must do one thing because of the aggravating circumstances; in the other, he is not required to do so.
I'm trying to summarize my question, Mr. Brodeur. From the victim's point of view, I would prefer to be "attacked" by someone who is a member of a gang, because I am sure that person will go to jail longer, rather than by a person who is not a member of a street gang. Something should be mentioned to the judge. Things are always the same for the victim. In some cases, victims will think that the approach is rather lax, while in others, it is rather severe.
In light of what I have just said, do you think Bill C-10 is strong enough to ensure that victims are treated in the same way by the justice system? I have tried to outline my point as best I could.