Right now the focus of the protection is on the protectees. Of course, the more successful we are in protecting the actual individual, the more the focus could be on individuals who are providing that protection and their families. So it's very important not to disclose information regarding those individuals who provide that protection.
This gives front-line officers another layer of protection by ensuring that there are criminal sanctions in place should that information be improperly released. As I've indicated from the president of the Canadian Police Association, this is something that they're certainly supportive of and they welcome these changes.
I note that the official opposition also indicated that they support that aspect of the bill.