Thank you.
For the benefit of the committee, in the context of some of the previous questions, I think we might want to look at the notions of attempt. Attempt is outlined in section 463 of the Criminal Code, and that might address some of the concerns raised by Mr. Cooper. Also, if we are in the realm of sexual assault, there are the provisions about when you vitiate consent through fraud. Therefore, there are provisions already within the Criminal Code that could possibly address what was being raised.
I want to start with Mr. Vijayanathan.
Haran, I've heard of your reputation through my wife, who served as the chair of your board. I've seen your work in action both here and in Toronto. You're obviously very modest, because you neglected to mention the leadership role you took with the Bruce McArthur investigation and the serial killings in the LGBTQ2 community in Toronto. That was a significant leadership role in terms of liaising with municipal leaders, particularly law enforcement.
I salute you for that, but I want to ask how that connects here, because what we've heard a bit today but also in previous testimony is that it's one thing to have directives and it's another thing for them to percolate onto the ground.
Can you comment on the work that needs to be done to ensure that the police officers, the law enforcement officials and the Crown prosecutors are understanding the science and using it to inform their decisions to lay charges and proceed with charges?