Mr. Chairman, are there any precedents or examples to which the minister can speak that would show how the prosecution can decide whether or not in circumstances such as these there is a separation between summary convictions and indictable offences?
I am concerned that the bill can be driven into very punitive measures where a great deal of effort is put into convicting people of indictable offences. On the contrary, a great deal of effort could be put into making sure that people are charged under summary convictions.
I would like to know from the minister and his officials what separation exists. Are there examples that we can examine, or examples he can give the House today to show how the process would actually work?