Bill C-2 (39th Parliament, 2nd Session) committee  Unfortunately, Mr. Petit, I do not have any statistics which I could reliably present to you now. However, I've been listening to the discussion for over an hour and I will take the liberty to repeat the position of the association. As my colleague, Mr. Pecknold, said earlier, we believe that the Criminal Code is already very complex.

Bill C-2 (39th Parliament, 2nd Session) committee  Mr. Comartin, I could say that you are entirely right. However, if I may, I will tell you about typical cases we have to deal with in Montreal, and then I will show how they generally relate to crimes committed by street gangs. In 2006, out of 42 homicides committed in Montreal, 12 were directly related to street gangs.

Bill C-2 (39th Parliament, 2nd Session) committee  I am sorry, Mr. Chairman, but I would like to briefly conclude.

Bill C-2 (39th Parliament, 2nd Session) committee  All right. To follow up on what my colleague has just said, I would like to remind committee members that every Canadian police force is concerned with enforcing existing laws and regulations in an appropriate manner. Clear, unambiguous laws make our lives much easier on the ground, and are easier for the public to understand and support.

Bill C-2 (39th Parliament, 2nd Session) committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Ladies and gentlemen, honourable members of the committee, allow me to introduce myself: my name is Pierre-Paul Pichette and I am the assistant-director, chief of corporate services for the Montreal Urban Community Police. With me today is my colleague, Mr.