I would agree. If I were a counsel in court, I would suggest that under paragraph 3(1)(a) the court is to assess (i) through (iii) in terms of overall protection of the public. I would also suggest, though, that protection of the public includes long-term protection of the public but short-term protection of the public as well. Certainly, as a crown, we would hate to see the courts move away from the idea of rehabilitation and reintegration. Those are very important principles with youths.
On June 17th, 2010. See this statement in context.