As I indicated to your colleague across the aisle, the designation of whether an individual is not criminally responsible is a question of fact and evidence that is decided at the criminal trial. There are no changes to that.
The changes come within the mental health regime that the individual is then referred to. The disposition of that individual, where we want to take the protection of the public as the paramount consideration.... But again, we want that individual to get the kind of help that they have to have. It's in everyone's interest. This is why, as I indicated on a number of occasions, I discussed these matters with my provincial counterparts. This is an essential component of what we want to do with these people.
As I pointed out to Mr. Casey, we do work a lot in the area of mental health, mental health assistance in the prison system, the Mental Health Commission, and a number of different areas. It's working with the provinces that have the responsibility within the hospital system of this country to make sure these individuals get the kind of treatment they need. These changes don't take away from the need for an individual to get that help. Nothing does that. I believe there's an encouragement for everyone to work together to get these individuals the kind of assistance they need.