Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to welcome all the witnesses and thank them for being with us this afternoon.
Bill C‑5 is not intended to reduce sentences. It seeks to reduce the overrepresentation of certain marginalized communities and to give judges back discretion to consider restorative justice options, among other things.
My question is for Ms. Skalusat. First, I thank you for sharing your experience with us. You've gone through some very difficult times. Your experience in life reveals some gaps in the system.
Can you explain how house arrest can have a positive impact not only on offenders, but also on the people around them?
What is the impact on the child of an offender in terms of the balance in their life?
Thank you.