Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Thank you for coming. This is very interesting. Needless to say, I appreciated you statements. I have practised criminal law as a defence attorney for 25 years and I oppose this bill. I think that my position is clear.
As I have practised criminal law for a long time, I carefully read the brief from the Canadian Bar Association. I had the same question and I want you to explain something to me. Perhaps, Ms. Joncas, you could confirm it for me as well.
As we analyze Bill C-10, it would almost be fair to say that it contains some heresies. In fact, I do not know what came over the minister or his assistants when they drafted this bill, but if we knew, it might help us to understand this. I would like some clarifications on section 1, which amends section 84 of the Criminal Code. If I understand correctly, time spent in custody awaiting trial would not be taken into account for repeat offenders. I do not know whether you are following me.
As you studied this very closely, could you tell me whether I am right in saying that one must be entirely disconnected from reality to take no account of the time spent in custody awaiting trial? I refer specifically to section 1 of the bill, which amends section 84 of the Criminal Code.
I would like to hear what you have to say about this. I would also like to hear what you have to say about time spent in custody pursuant to subsection 719(3) of the Criminal Code and of course about the Supreme Court's Wust decision, whereby the time spent in custody must be taken into account. The legislator has decided to go against a decision made by the Supreme Court! I would like to hear what you have to say about this because to me, it seems entirely divorced from reality.
I would like to hear your opinion on this, Ms. Joncas or Mr. Weinstein; I do not know which one of you two has read this attentively.