Under a judge's discretion, I think there are many cases where sentencing should be consecutive. Unfortunately, we've seen in a few other areas this has not been approved in the House. For example, I think consecutive sexual assaults should be consecutive. It has to be a balance between deterrence and justice for victims and families, while also allowing for the possibility, however slight it might be, of rehabilitation.
I believe that Bill C-235, although it may sound harsh, based on the harshness of those cases that we've described, finds and meets that balance.