Mr. Chairman, I know these things begin to appear to be technical--and in one sense, they are--but they also then become matters of principle, although not overriding principle. Let me explain what I mean.
I state in my amendment that clause 71 should be amended by deleting lines 8 to 11 on page 40. I'll just read those lines in the bill:
The protection of society is the paramount consideration for the Board and the provincial parole boards in the determination of all cases.
When I say they should be deleted, I'm not saying they should be eliminated. My next amendment, right after that, would be to add those same words after line 25 on page 40. I simply want them inserted after proposed paragraph 101(a) instead.
So it seems technical in terms of the fact that I'm asking that those lines be deleted, but there is a purpose behind it. I want it inserted as one of the principles that guide the board and the provincial parole boards in achieving the purpose of conditional release, which are all listed there.
I just want it put back to where it was, in that list of principles; that's all. I'd also like you to consider my first two amendments at the same time.