One of the concerns you've touched on—perhaps you could elaborate a little more—and it's a concern that has been flagged by others, is that if this bill were to pass, there might be inconsistencies that would arise for how the Criminal Code already addresses torture.
When you look at section 273, which is aggravated assault, it speaks of conduct that includes wounding, maiming, disfiguring, or endangering the life of the victim. All of those things could easily fit into conduct that might amount to torture. For example, if section 273 was applied in the case of someone of who might have severely maimed someone, they might be subject to a 14-year sentence, whereas someone else who may have engaged in conduct that is blameworthy could be subjected to a life sentence under the new torture provision.
It would seem to me there could be some inconsistencies and complications that could arise.