That disagreement exists and will continue to exist, I suggest, long after this testimony.
Number one, why did you not include the possibility of a conditional discharge as another alternative? Maybe you think it's unnecessary, and I'd like to hear your comments on that.
Number two, with regard to the provision in clause 75 saying that for someone who has been convicted before the coming into force of this act or who will be in the future, the provision does have retroactive effect and the records currently held by CPIC for these offences are going to be removed?
I noticed that in the Criminal Records Act that when you go through the process, or in the absolute discharge, there's a recognition that there has to be a specific amendment to the Criminal Records Act to remove the record of conviction. Would you consider working with us at clause-by-clause consideration to ensure not only that this is given retroactive effect, but that there are very clear provisions that instruct the RCMP, as is done in clause 62, to ensure that the records that exist are removed?