In keeping with the spirit of the Conservative amendments that you've heard Mr. Moore speak about, we're looking at a compromise.
We are not supporting the elimination of that particular mandatory minimum as contemplated by Bill C-5, but we recognize, again, the spirit behind Bill C-5 in terms of the objective of providing some recourse to the courts and to Crown prosecutors to exercise that discretion where required, but we also want to send a message to the community that should you engage in activities such as in the section that contemplates criminal behaviour, you can expect not to be treated leniently. You'll be expected to serve a period of incarceration.
We are reflective of the overall objective, and we feel that six months, as opposed to one year, is an appropriate compromise.