There's pretty broad agreement that there should be a Criminal Code sanction. As a government and as a society, the Criminal Code is our strongest sanction against behaviour that could harm others. I'm wondering about that sanction. You spoke about your client's desire to get back behind the wheel. That's a major concern. How soon can I get driving again? Do you think that most Canadians would prefer to be hit with a roadside administrative penalty, or would they prefer to have a criminal conviction? Which is higher?
On February 23rd, 2009. See this statement in context.