That is an offence which was added to the bill by the standing committee during the last Parliament and which we amended somewhat. The purpose is to separate these activities: the taking of drugs and the operating of a vehicle. We think that a driving prohibition would deter young people, in particular, from carrying marijuana in their car and being tempted to smoke it, thereby impairing their abilities. That is the rationale.
On May 30th, 2007. See this statement in context.