Thank you very much.
I do think that victims have good reasons to attend some parole hearings. That is a good thing in cases where the offender is likely to return to the community where the offence was committed and where the victims still live. That is also a good thing in cases where the victim asks that the offender's release be subject to special conditions, such as non-communication orders.
The New Democrats are prepared to support some of the amendments proposed in this bill. More specifically, we will support the amendments that would give victims access to parole hearings—which we consider extremely important—as well as the amendments that would enable victims to attend hearings by videoconference or teleconference. I think this is a great idea, especially for victims with reduced mobility or, as you said in your presentation, those who work or have young children. I am a young mother. I can understand that our time can be very precious.
It is important to examine this legislative measure. I have the same question for you as I had earlier for the bill's sponsor. The question has to do with the Victims Bill of Rights promised by the Conservative government.
Do you think that bill should have been part of a broader legislation for victims' rights? Shouldn't the Victims Bill of Rights have been part of a more comprehensive piece of legislation?