Generally speaking, I agree with you. However, there are certain exceptions in which I believe it is not in the public interest to grant a pardon to certain types of criminals, and I would suggest especially multiple offenders or those in positions of trust who abuse children. Quite frankly, I do not believe there's any appetite among the Canadian people for giving those kinds of people any opportunity for a pardon because of the unspeakable crimes they have committed.
On November 17th, 2010. See this statement in context.