I would agree. If I were a counsel in court, I would suggest that under paragraph 3(1)(a) the court is to assess (i) through (iii) in terms of overall protection of the public. I would also suggest, though, that protection of the public includes long-term protection of the public but short-term protection of the public as well. Certainly, as a crown, we would hate to see the courts move away from the idea of rehabilitation and reintegration. Those are very important principles with youths.
