I will note that there is no evidence showing that mandatory minimums decrease crime. Furthermore, there are relevant sections in the Criminal Code that allow judges to increase or decrease a sentence based on severity and aggravating factors.
Chief Inspector Bertrand, I'll move to you.
We have had other law enforcement officials talk at great length about the link between the illegal drug trade and the illegal firearms trade. Certainly Vancouver police have identified how the high profitability of the drug trade in Vancouver has led to an explosion of firearms use amongst gangs.
Can you, please, in the remaining 45 seconds, inform this committee a little bit more about Montreal's experience in this regard?