Thank you to all the witnesses for being here. I had the opportunity to attend the DNA data bank in the last Parliament, and it was very informative.
There are a couple of things, before we get into questions specifically on the bill, just to refresh our memories. There are two things I recall from that visit. The DNA sample was described to be like a library, and what we're actually looking at, in doing the comparative analysis, is like taking one book out of that library. I think that's the way it was explained to me. I would like it if someone could comment a bit on that.
Also, I know the public might have a perception on this from watching TV or just with their thoughts on the whole science around DNA, but we've gone to great lengths to respect people's privacy when a sample is in the DNA data bank and , in fact, to separate the DNA sample from the personal information that would be attached to that sample.
I wonder if you could speak briefly on those two things.