Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Justice.
In my riding the police are investigating a report of sexual assault against an eight-year old girl by two boys under twelve. Because of their ages the Young Offenders Act does not cover these crimes, nor do Bills C-41 and C-37.
On this morning's news, probably because of National Child's Day a priest in Ottawa spoke of his concern about the younger and younger ages of Canada's young offenders.
What does the minister intend to do about it, to hold children and their parents responsible for their children's criminal actions?