Mr. Speaker, although there are some instances where there are mandatory minimum sentences, we believe in this government, and the Minister of Justice has stated a number of times, that flexibility should be within the court system. We believe very seriously as a government that people who perpetuate the kinds of crimes that the member talked about should be exercised to the full extent of the law.
In the House of Commons on January 31st, 2003. See this statement in context.