I don't really see the inconsistency, Monsieur Ménard. It's an overall approach. We all agree that we do want the rehabilitation of this individual, but we want that individual to be responsible for his or her actions. To the extent that we're making the clarification, at one point you said it's not necessary to put that in the sentencing provisions. Well, giving guidance to the courts is our responsibility as legislators, so I believe that indicating that in the sentencing principles will be of assistance to the courts. Ultimately we all want to do that—we want to assist the courts—but at the same time, we want to do everything that's possible to help that individual and have that individual take responsibility for his or her actions.
On May 11th, 2010. See this statement in context.