Mr. Speaker, I am not going to comment on the facts of the case. I will speak to the point generally.
Let me say that the member is himself participating in the work of the justice committee of the House of Commons, which has been engaged for many weeks in hearings with respect to Bill C-37, proposals to amend the Young Offenders Act.
In that capacity the member has heard witnesses who have been before the committee saying that in their view the Young Offenders Act as it exists at present is more than sufficient, if properly administered, to deal with juvenile justice in the country.
The changes in Bill C-37 represent the amendments that the government thinks are appropriate at this time. The member knows we have asked the standing committee to commence, as soon as it finishes with Bill C-37, a comprehensive review of the statute as a whole, crossing the country, listening to experts, speaking to police, principals, parents, and hearing views about other changes that may be appropriate to the act.
The member knows that process is going to be undertaken. Indeed he is going to be part of it. I trust he will come back to the House with responsible recommendations at the end of it.