I was aware of your concerns, Mr. Comartin. I've had discussions with the parliamentary secretary, and I understand he's consulted with Justice staff, and they have advised him that they believe it's a very remote possibility. Yes, the likelihood is remote that that interpretation would be imposed on this particular amendment, or on section 172.1, if the maximum sentence was increased.
I'm not concerned that it's a serious issue. I understand your concern about allowing for conditional sentences, especially for cases where individuals are in treatment and that treatment is in the community rather than within the prison system.