Not at all! The bill as presently worded is confusing then, because in the version I have here—perhaps there has been an amendment I am not aware of—the proposed sub-paragraph 334.1(1)(a)(i) reads as follows:
(a) whether the offence is prosecuted by indictment or punishable on summary conviction [...] (i) for a first offence, to a fine of not less than one thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term of not less than three months, or to both.
Do you interpret that as a mandatory minimum sentence? I certainly do. Perhaps our counsel could correct me if I am wrong.
I want automobile theft to be given special significance. I share your feeling. I want us to have this exchange so that we can find the best way to get there. I would also like you to explain something in more detail. On page 3 of your brief, you make specific mention of one phenomenon:
Organized crime steals vehicles and chops them up to sell parts of specious quality.
I would like you to talk to us about that part of your brief.