Thank you, Chair, and thank you, Minister, for appearing here today on the estimates.
There's been a lot of discussion amongst committee members and by you on our government's legislative agenda regarding the criminal justice system.
I guess, Minister, you're in a unique position, because you are able to travel the country quite a bit talking about justice issues. Could you provide the committee with some of the feedback you're hearing from Canadians?
In my province of New Brunswick, in my riding, youth justice—youth crime—is a big issue. The provisions that have been introduced in Bill C-25—I've certainly had an opportunity to hear some feedback from my constituents—are well received. They also feel that it's striking the right balance.
Could you comment a bit on what you're hearing from Canadians, but also on the need for balance? You spoke a bit about preventative measures and helping people get out of a life of crime or of going down the wrong road. I think Bill C-25 strikes that balance. I also think Bill C-26, on tackling the problem we have with drugs in this country, strikes that balance.
So could you comment a bit on what you're hearing, but also on the need for you as a minister to strike the appropriate balance in legislation?