But here we have, with 269.1 and proposed 269.2 the same definition, the same test, the same punishment. The evidentiary basis of obtaining a conviction would be the same. The only distinction would be whether it was done by an official or whether it was done by a private individual. That would seem to address at least those concerns about inconsistencies in Canada's international obligations with respect to the convention against torture, leaving aside the issues of the appropriateness, questions about the test, and how practically that could be used in a domestic context.
On September 27th, 2016. See this statement in context.