Mr. Chair, there certainly is a wide swath of opinion and a variety of angles being taken here. We have the father of the victim, the victim, the crown, the defence counsel, and the victims group. It's certainly not surprising that there is a diversity of opinion. But I think we all agree that this is a step forward. It's trying to give the victims a voice. Certainly, perfection should not be the enemy of good. While lawyers will always argue about the wording and the structure of how things should be put forward, I think jurisprudence will fill in the blanks. The colouring book will be coloured by jurisprudence—the crayon. I think moving forward is the proper thing in this context.
I want to talk to the Canadian Centre for Child Protection. I want to commend you on the great work you do in assisting children and young adults. We all know that they are the most vulnerable witnesses and victims. You commented on the testimonial aids, such as being able to testify behind a screen, not to be cross-examined by someone who has been your perpetrator, and even issues of personal security and factors to be considered.
Do you feel that this will help encourage the reporting of offences, the bringing forward of witnesses, and having those witnesses participate in a criminal justice system that is completely foreign to them and very frightening?