Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her presentation of the bill she is sponsoring.
I just want to draw something to everyone's attention because I get the impression it was not mentioned. I may have missed a word or two. It is already possible to give consecutive sentences in the case of a repeat sex offender or someone who commits multiple sex offences.
Under the current system, with the Criminal Code, arguments can be made to convince a judge to proceed in this manner. I must also say that, in our sentencing principles, the idea of seeking a fair punishment is already enshrined.
Does my colleague have a study or arguments she can share to prove to us that if this bill were adopted, it would either reduce crime or reduce the rate of recidivism for sex offences?