Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would like to ask Ms. Claveau or the other Barreau du Québec representatives about life imprisonment.
I gather that the Barreau du Québec considers the provision somewhat broad when it sets out this penalty for a wide range of offences. I also share this view and find it worrying.
However, if we want to convey the seriousness and gravity of the type of offence involved, is there any way to increase the penalty?
I understand that you're proposing to review sentences one by one. Couldn't we include a provision whereby, in certain set cases, the maximum or minimum penalty would be double the prescribed penalty?
Could this be a good option to look into, or do we really need to proceed offence by offence and set out specific penalties?