That is a very interesting question, especially the way you put it.
I believe—and this is the way the justice system works—that each individual case must be decided by the relevant authority and certainly not by national legislation. The justice system provides for cases to be assessed on an individual basis.
On the issue of parole, we have identified jurisdiction-related issues that require amendment. Proposals ought to be based on expertise and studies. As a lawmaker, I feel the latter have to be developed before we get to the proposal stage. I cannot and do not wish to get into a case-by-case discussion or suggest changes to the legislation. However, given that Quebec’s crime rate is the lowest in the country, I believe we already have the time-tested tools. These tools get results.