Madam Chair, I'd like to move the motion.
I just want to say briefly that it was the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies that brought to our attention a dilemma that's created for those who believe they're wrongly convicted, because in order to avail yourself of services in the Canadian correctional system, you have to take responsibility for your actions, as it's called. Those who continue to say “I'm innocent” are often denied privileges and programming within the correctional system. All this intends to do is let the commission advise or notify Corrections Canada so they know a case is being seriously considered, in the hope this will not cause people to suffer additional penalties while they're waiting for an adjudication of their application.
I know a subamendment has been suggested. I'm completely supportive of the amendment. I think it's better wording, perhaps, than my original. I hope to see us deal with this expeditiously.
Thanks.