Justice committee  Yes.

Justice committee  I didn't understand your question, because there was a lot of noise behind us. Would you like to rephrase your question? I did not understand your question, There was a lot of noise—

Justice committee  What I referred to was the requirements of the Criminal Code as set out in section 745.01, that the judge shall... I can read it for you, if you don't know what it says.

Justice committee  I understand that the purpose of your bill is to make sentences harsher because you are looking for some equivalency between time served and the sentence imposed. It is also intended to take into account the ambiguity that could result from this in victims' minds, that the person

Justice committee  The work done by the committee is based on the opinions of its members and is shared with the Bâtonnier. The Bâtonnier and the Barreau du Québec recognize the importance of what must be considered in terms of the victims. The Barreau du Québec does not need to consult more victim

Justice committee  Yes.

Justice committee  I am the representative of the Bâtonnier du Québec. To my knowledge, the standing committee on criminal law of the Barreau du Québec could not identify a single study showing that the system under consideration was not satisfactory or was having problems. I told you about the re

Justice committee  Absolutely. We do not understand why procedure is placed above substance here. The substance is for an application is made that can be considered by a judge. The Barreau du Québec is aware of the efforts the Correctional Service makes, particularly in Quebec. In general, it may s

Justice committee  First, I'm not the Bâtonnier, not yet.

Justice committee  Good after noon, Mr. Chair, and members. I would first like to explain certain rules for how the Barreau du Québec operates and how it adopts its policies or positions. With me today are Nicole Dufour and our articling student, François. I will be speaking on behalf of the Barre