I certainly would, Mr. Chair. Thank you again for letting me speak.
Unfortunately, amendment NDP-4 failed. We wanted the concept of brutality to be removed, but, since that is not going to happen, we suggest an already well-known definition that reflects the Criminal Code and the case law. With this amendment, we are proposing to refer to grave harm to another person, which has already been defined in the Criminal Code.
If we do that, we will comply with the charter. It would also allow for a better understanding of the bill. We feel that it could really help to improve the bill and prevent both cases going to the Supreme Court and challenges to the constitutionality of certain provisions. In a word, it reflects the opinion of several experts who have come to meetings of this committee to tell us that it is a step in the right direction.