If I understand the question correctly, when the minister introduced the bill...it is introduced on behalf of the government and he has satisfied himself that the bill is constitutional. To the extent that there may be a challenge to a provision, which we see when criminal law reforms or other reforms come forward, the government can and will mount a vigorous and credible defence in support of these provisions.
We're not in a position to provide any analysis, for example, in response to your question of what would happen if there were a charter challenge as a result of the overburden, I think you said, on the forensic services in the provinces. Obviously, the government would defend in support of the legislation and presumably the provinces would as well. Remember, as the minister said, the provincial attorneys general have been supportive of coming forward with amendments, in particular to ensure that safety is given the paramount consideration.
So this is an issue of importance not just to the federal government but also to provincial governments and communities.