I suppose you could say the information that we have received has not been consistently applied. Again, much of it is anecdotal, because much of this material is not available, with the one exception that I indicated. But I think there is a responsibility on legislators to revisit all aspects of these items. The fact is that it has not been increased or altered since the year 2000.
It means that it's due, if not overdue, to have a look at these issues. I think this is appropriate. Certainly it's consistent with our efforts to stand up with victims of crime. I think it's a perfect fit on every level. To make sure this is now going to be a part of all sentences in Canada is a step in the right direction.
Again, it hasn't been changed since the year 2000. It's an idea whose time has come.
Just so you know, to make sure these things are administratively well put together, we didn't start indexing it. We didn't start indexing it to the cost of living or anything else, because we don't want a situation where one year they're collecting $100, and the next year it's $101.75, for instance. I think we're better off having a set amount so it is familiar to the court and the court staff. It's easier to administer. It's something that hasn't been updated in quite some time. I think it was due.