I would like some explanation about hybridization, generally speaking. I think there is a lot of confusion in some circles, and perhaps for lay people who aren't familiar with how the criminal justice systems works in Canada, as to the difference between an indictable offence and a summary conviction offence. There is a lot of confusion that summary conviction offences are this new thing that this bill is bringing in. I'm hoping you can explain how a hybrid offence works, who gets to make an election, and how that actually goes through the system. Could you please explain that?
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