I think the section that appears in the bill is basically putting in writing what actually exists today. The crown has a discretionary mechanism to determine whether or not a matter will proceed before the courts. Our officers have discretionary power in terms of whether or not to lay a charge. When we do that, what the bill will put in place at the end of the day—I particularly speak for smaller agencies where we work closer with victims—is the hope that this goes right across the board, that when we do utilise that discretionary power, we have absolutely had that discussion with victims so they know exactly what's going on.
On October 28th, 2014. See this statement in context.