Absolutely. Because this is a heinous crime.
We sometimes forget that slavery exists in this day in age. We remember the African slave trade. However, trafficking in persons follows the same path as that slave trade. Trafficking in persons also includes children. We should never forget this and there is no need to go to Thailand to see it.
I will give you an example. Criminal Intelligence Service Canada has found that the average age of people entering prostitution is 14.
As far as I am concerned, the crimes we are dealing with are appalling and should lead to harsh sentences. Not only would consecutive sentences allow for harsh penalties, but they would allow for broad judicial discretion.
I have often heard people say that consecutive sentences might prevent judges from being able to decide on sentencing, which is false. In fact, I could send the committee, if it so desires, a copy of the legal writings that exist in this area. For instance, François Dadour, in his 2007 publication entitled De la détermination de la peine — principes et applications, explains how to proceed when imposing consecutive sentences. His way of expressing it is quite interesting. He shows the judges must take into consideration the totality principle. So, this means that in establishing various sentences for various offences, the totality principle must be considered. This is not about mandatory minimums the judge must impose.