Yes, we share that concern. We would like to see, whenever there is discretion, parameters on how that discretion is to be utilized. We would like to see guidelines and appropriate training. The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers is very willing to stand with the government around how and what to train, and what issues and factors need to be considered in the exercise of discretion.
As I've said earlier, the exercise of discretion usually disfavours the Black community. Whenever something is discretionary, we want to see strict guidelines around how that discretion is exercised.