Thank you, Chair.
All my questions can be answered by any official—no one in particular.
I want to push back a bit and correct an error that I believe the government is pushing through the House and delivering to the public.
I know the minister spoke about Antic and Zora in response to a question regarding the failings of Bill C-75, but I want to have everyone reflect on what those two key, seminal decisions pronounced. They indicated that “for most alleged crimes, release on bail at the earliest reasonable opportunity with minimal conditions is the default position.” The decisions also “make clear that the principles operate alongside the grounds for detention and do not replace them.” That is very specific language.
Do the officials agree with the ratio of those two key, leading decisions, yes or no?