I think it's appropriate to give discretion to the courts. We provide guidelines at the federal level. Again, this is a provision that allows the courts to determine on a case-by-case basis whether it would be appropriate. That being said, with respect to why the bail was denied in the first place, this places an onus on justices of the peace and those who deal with bail hearings to indicate on what basis they are not allowing the bail. That would be taken into consideration.
If and when the individual becomes convicted, they would have to look at on what basis the individual was not denied bail. We set out in the bill the circumstances under which the discretion wouldn't be taken into consideration. You said I've identified a circumstance where it was beyond the individual's control. Again, we set the parameters for the courts, and the courts will decide on a case-by-case basis, indicating why and how they came to that conclusion, but ultimately we leave it to the judges. I think that should satisfy you, Monsieur Ménard, since you indicated you've been a supporter of this. I want you and indeed all those who support this.... We'll move forward and we'll all have a celebration right across this country when this gets royal assent.