Mr. Easter, I think one of the things that's been left out of the discussion is the fact that when a person completes a Canadian firearm safety course test there is a practical aspect to it. They have to demonstrate knowledge and ability in the handling of firearms to a degree. This doesn't involve shooting or firing the firearm, although it certainly could be expanded to that, but there is a component of demonstrating the knowledge to safely handle the firearm. That is not excluded from the basic challenges now.
I agree with my colleague, Mr. Mauser, that it is more desirable to have individuals receive the Canadian firearms safety courses, whether they're looking for just a basic one, or a basic one and a restricted one. Certainly, it makes the world far safer if they've received training, if they've then done the test and demonstrated their ability. I agree that it should be expanded more.
I share your concern, as I did with the committee member before, on the accessibility to it. The challenge will be for people who are administering the training and the courses, and the people who overview the training of the courses, which is the CFO of the provinces, to see that it's available and accessible in remote areas. That's a logistics thing that will have to be worked out.