You make a very good point, Mr. Cotler.
Many times what we have to do with the Criminal Code is make sure that it's modernized and updated to reflect what actually happens in Canadian society. I've been before committees many times over the years, and you've experienced the same thing. The Criminal Code, as it was written or compiled in the 1890s, doesn't reflect exactly what's going on in Canadian society. So we continuously have to look at the provisions to make sure that they reflect what we know today.
In a Canadian society that has many more elderly people, and a much greater percentage than this country has ever seen, I think it's reasonable that we move forward and put in specific provisions. I think it is our responsibility as legislators to make sure that the Criminal Code doesn't get stuck in a particular era but continues to reflect what's actually happening in this country.
I think that's an excellent point. Thank you for it.