Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses for sharing their stories. I hope it doesn't force you to relive the ordeal. You've had to face incredible tragedy, and you have the sympathy of the entire committee.
The purpose of this bill, in my eyes, is to hold the convicted criminal accountable not only to the victim but also to society. Everyone knows that the bill calls for the money to go into a compensation fund to cover certain victims services. It does not go directly to victims. I gather from your comments that it is not the actual dollar figure that matters, but rather the accountability imposed on the criminal. Would you agree?