I don't agree with your conclusion that we have a discredited probation system in this country. Again, I would ask you specifically with respect to aboriginal Canadians, because you did raise that subject...that probation is one of the eligible sentences that can be handed down, and we have to have confidence, as we do, in the criminal justice system in this country that when it is appropriate, judges will order that.
But with respect to the federal penitentiary system, you're quite correct, and I'm glad you mentioned that. I'll vote my confidence in my colleague, the Minister of Public Safety, and all that he has done in that area. His stewardship of the Canadian penitentiary system has been impressive, and I would agree with all those who agree with me on that, as I'm sure many would.
I think this will be felt, though, within provincial correctional facilities. As I say, I've indicated to them on a number of occasions that this is a direction that governments move in. They've all looked at that. Again, over the years I've had people raise the issue that conditional sentences aren't always appropriate in very serious crimes. I think we've struck that balance between what the less serious crimes are within the criminal events and the more serious crimes for which conditional sentence shouldn't be an option.