I recognize that this committee is concerned with public safety. I understand that the purpose of this bill is concerned with the safety of the public, with vulnerable sectors. We are concerned with protecting society from further crimes.
I would like to remind the committee, though, that anybody who's been convicted of a crime under section 1 offences will still be flagged in the CPIC system; therefore, vulnerable sectors are protected under the current legislation. I would like to remind the public of that.
In terms of Karla Homolka or Graham James, what I see a pardon providing for these individuals--the most heinous criminals, as you suggest--would be that they'd be able to get a job. I personally wouldn't want people sitting around at home, bored, wondering what to do with their lives. I would really like Karla Homolka to be able to get a job and be able to be productive in society. Certainly we are protected from Karla Homolka working with children under the current legislation. I would like to really emphasize that a pardon would allow her to move, to be productive, instead of drawing off our welfare system, and moving forward or doing any other thing. I want her to get a job, and I think most of you would agree.