I have one question for Ms. Beauchesne, and another for Mr. Sterling.
Ms. Beauchesne, thank you for your testimony. As a researcher you have considerable knowledge on these issues. The Bloc Québécois will be voting against this bill, I believe you know that. We are very concerned about the lack of distinction between small dealers, small consumers and those who are responsible for drug trafficking on a greater scale, which one could assume involves higher levels of organized crime.
I would like you to talk to us about the potential consequences of incarceration. What kind of social damage could result from this, especially for cannabis users, who, as we know, are sometimes occasional users? The bill contains provisions that allow for two-year sentences for consumers, who find themselves, among other places, in front of educational institutions.
I would like to hear your opinion on this issue.