Thanks, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Sweet, thank you very much for joining us for the in-depth study of this bill and especially for being open minded to the various amendments that may be proposed on both sides. That is much appreciated.
We also want to support victims and families and work with them by providing services and support, in addition to adopting certain measures. We should be receptive to what those people have to say at hearings.
Can you tell us what this bill's underlying motives are? These legislative measures are often part of private members' business. Whose idea was it to make amendments, especially amendments to parole?