Mr. Speaker, I fully understand how Canadians, including members of the House, react to the horror and tragedy of events such as these.
I do urge the hon. member to bear in mind that the judicial process must run its course. There are people charged who are presumed innocent. There will be a trial. The crown will proffer evidence and a court will decide who is responsible. We must not prejudice that process.
Let me say in response to the point raised by the hon. member that any decision on whether or not to seek a transfer to adult
court is for the prosecuting lawyer to make. That person takes direction from the Attorney General of the province of Quebec.