Thank you very much for being here today, Ms. Joncas.
I am intrigued by your comments about eroding the discretion of judges. It almost sounded to me as though you were saying that it was not legitimate for the legislature to impose restrictions on judges. I myself thank God frequently that I live in a democracy, and I cherish that precious fruit of democracy.
I want to make sure I understand whether or not your association agrees with me that citizens do have the right, through the democratic process, to insist upon minimum sentences for serious offences.