Wait a moment. I want to make sure I understand because this is what worries the police.
My question is quite clear. Of course, the Criminal Code says that it is a major offence for a person to attempt to kill someone in the community with a firearm. However, the police have told us that they would like to be able to lay charges under section 467.11 because that would result in lengthier sentences and delayed parole. I realize full well that the police can lay other types of charges.
Supposing that in Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver, a gang member takes part in a drive-by shooting and the police can link the culprits to a criminal organization by applying the three criteria. In this instance, three persons got together and committed an offence that resulted in the receipt of a material and financial benefit by the group. Will the fact that they committed an offence, in this instance a drive-by shooting, allow the police to lay charges under sections 467.11, 467.12 and 467.13?
I don't want to hear about any other offence, because I know that charges can be laid. I want to know whether, yes or no, it is possible to establish a link between drive-by shootings and criminal organizations? If so, I would like to see you provide us with the appropriate jurisprudence. If it already exists, I am willing to withdraw part (a) of my motion. It is possible that the police were misinformed. If that turns out to be the case, they will be told and they will receive a written response, but I would ask you to be specific and clear.