Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I also want to thank the witnesses for being here today. I found it interesting and informative to hear your perspective.
I tried not to put words in your mouth, but I did make some notes here. What I think was said was there may be an increase in the use of this legislation occurring. I think Ms. LeRoy mentioned that, and that the reporting requirements are inadequate. Ms. Wood said that we don't know what's really happening. Also, Ms. LeRoy said that we don't know if it works, and you want to have a two- or three-year review.
So there is a concern expressed. Yet there's a lack of tangible evidence to base those concerns on. You have a concern and you're expressing it. That's legitimate. But one of the questions I'd like answered is, what are your concerns based on? As this legislation was being developed, were you in opposition to that? I think yes. Again, what are your concerns based on? If you were opposed before, you remain opposed and don't support the legislation. But in some examples, I think Mr. Swan said he may. I want to clarify that.
I'm starting from a premise that I trust the courts. The judges are human, so all decisions could be critiqued. But the premise I start from is a trust in the courts of Canada. We live in an incredible country, and I believe we have to trust our courts.
We need to start from a premise that we trust our police officers. I won't take it as far as trusting politicians, but that would be a wonderful goal to aim for.