The purpose of mentioning this aggravating circumstance in the Criminal Code is not to raise general awareness of the problem, but rather to make sure that people keep it in mind when determining a sentence. Some of the government programs that the minister mentioned seek to provide legal education to some players in the justice system. That is how education would be provided to a greater extent and it would be far more detailed than could be included in only one provision in the Criminal Code.
On September 27th, 2012. See this statement in context.