That is already in the legislation. Should we be more punitive, with longer sentences? Under the Act, judges already have the option to impose 10-year sentences. With the amendments, this would not be an option, it would be compulsory.
Monique Guay Bloc Rivière-du-Nord, QC
That is already in the legislation. Should we be more punitive, with longer sentences? Under the Act, judges already have the option to impose 10-year sentences. With the amendments, this would not be an option, it would be compulsory.
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