Mr. Chairman, we intended the dictionary definition of group, association or other body. We did not think it was necessary to define those terms. We intend them to have their ordinary meaning. We also added "whether formally or informally organized" so we would not need membership cards or a written constitution for a group or organization to meet this definition.
We are aware from our dealings with the police and others that organized crime takes many forms in Canada. It is sometimes in the nature of what we refer to as biker gangs. Sometimes it is far less visible, white collar crime or business crime. The conclusion to which we came based on the mischief we are aiming at through this legislation is that the words group, association or other body
are sufficient to capture organized crime in the many forms in which it appears as long as the balance of the definition was satisfied as well.