Yes, I would.
I understand that, but that was not the case in proposed section 7. Proposed section 7 is not the fact that they would distribute the information to
victims services organizations.
The commissioner was rightfully worried about the Royal Canadian Mounted Police potentially sharing information on the victim.
Clause 7 stipulates that it is up to the victim to request information, which will not be provided to anyone but them.
I understand my colleague's concern, but I don't think this has to do with clause 7. We are all very touchy when it comes to information sharing. We would not want any information on victims to be shared with various organizations without their consent.
That's not what is at issue in clause 7, which rather talks about the status and outcome of the investigation, and the time and location of the proceedings in relation to the investigation. This is a matter of knowing who will have the burden to provide information. Will the information be provided because the victim requests it or because they have a right to obtain it? I think victims should have a statutory right to that information.