Thanks, Mr. Chair.
I have a couple of things.
I certainly appreciate the testimony we're now hearing on this. We understand. However, we also heard, during our victim study, how consent of the defence and prosecution.... Oftentimes, victims are the ones on the sideline and don't have as much say in the process as some may wish to believe. It's only after going through the process that they realize how much is out of their hands.
We know there hasn't been extensive consultation with victims groups on this. My concern is.... I'm dealing with a particular case in my riding now, on a parole hearing. The victim's family has to participate virtually. That creates a hardship for them. It's not something they wish to happen, but it's happening nonetheless.
With all that said, I heard Mr. Garrison say the magic words that he's not inclined to support any of the amendments. Mr. Chair, I think we all know where we stand on it. Perhaps, in the interest of time, we'll just get to the voting part, unless Gary indicates that he'd be open to the amendments.
My quick math tells me we could just get to the voting.