I think Quebec has had a different approach to a whole range of child-related issues over the past few decades. When this act came into force, there was concern that it might change the approach in Quebec. In fact, while the legislation constrains judges all across Canada, Quebec has continued to have the lowest rates of use of courts, custody, and pre-trial detention. I think it's a significant achievement. In fact, research suggests they may also have a lower youth crime rate. In that sense, we have a bit of a national laboratory. Conversely, we have other provinces that have much higher rates of custody and much higher rates of youth offending. So in some ways Quebec is a model for the rest of the country.
On March 9th, 2011. See this statement in context.