Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Good evening, witnesses. I will ask my question in French.
Mr. Dakalbab, we've heard a number of witnesses who weren't necessarily criticizing the principle of bail but who highlighted concerns with release conditions.
As we've also heard and seen, in a number of cases, offenders have committed crimes while out on bail.
The federal framework to reduce recidivism was announced in 2022, with the engagement process beginning in February 2023.
Can you please tell us the purpose of the framework and the stakeholder consultations?
Which stakeholders are you consulting?
Besides the framework, what measures has the department taken to address recidivism?