I want to thank the committee for inviting the Canadian Civil Liberties Association to appear.
I will speak to four main points. The first is the constitutional vulnerability of the bill. The second is that it is not consistent with the international regime currently in effect. The third, which has already been discussed at length, has to do with the fact that the bill conflicts with the very objectives of public safety, because it removes the necessary follow-up provided by the Parole Board of Canada, as well as access to rehabilitation programs, which are equally as necessary. My final point will focus on the dangers of the bill, in its current form.
But first, I want to introduce Lorne Waldman,
who has represented the association in a case where we intervened in the Federal Court.
Mr. Waldman will make the first three points for the association.
Thank you.