Well, Mr. Lloyd, as you know, I spent over a decade on the front lines of the criminal justice system and had a very unique and informed perspective on how mandatory minimums work and how they don't work. Our government believes in restoring the judicial independence in our courts, which was deteriorated the last time the Conservatives had the reins of government.
We also acknowledge that where you have hardened organized crime, where they are participating in the illegal trafficking of guns for the purposes of visiting devastating consequences in our community, there needs to be an appropriate sentencing regime. That is why we are going to be increasing maximum penalties for those serious firearms-related offences from 10 to 14 years. We trust that the courts will dispense those sentences, where appropriate, in accordance with the principles under the Criminal Code and the charter.