I think when we're looking at criminal justice issues, we have historically looked at it with siloed approach. Health is not at the table with justice and corrections, and it's the same thing with the provinces, in my respectful submission.
The committee would benefit from knowing what happens in the provinces. I know that right now in Ontario a very vibrant bail study is going on through the ministry, and in deciding whether or not this bill is necessary you may benefit from finding out what's going on in the provinces and how this bill may impact them.
But there's no question about the following. Let's just say for the purpose of this discussion that if my interpretation of the increased onus to show the strength of the case is correct, then that seriously impacts the crown's ability to run a file. That means that instead of having three files a day, there might be one. It means you need more crown counsel and judicial officers, and you probably need more police officers in charge of getting that material together.
When we make a legislative decision in the system, the repercussions to make it work on the ground would go out to the provinces. I could only begin to touch the tip of the iceberg on the work that's being done by the provinces, which, as you point out, are in charge of the administration of justice. That's what happened as a result of the Jordan decision. All the provinces are trying to react.
With great respect, the committee would benefit from hearing from some of the provinces on what they're doing and on the impact of the bill.