So what we do know is that, as it stands right now, it would appear that the surcharge is being routinely waived. I think we owe it to victims to take this new direction and make it consistent across this country. I think it's time.
What is in place right now is the fine option program in seven of those provinces and territories. It recognizes that if there's an inability to pay, there's an opportunity to do community service, for example, to contribute to your community. That too, as you've touched on, is linked to the sentencing principles of reparation of harm to the victim and the community at large, as well as the accountability and responsibility of the offender.
I would hope that the Department of Justice is having these conversations with those provinces about looking at what they can put in place to address this.