Mr. Speaker, people often say that the Conservatives put forward simplistic solutions to highly complex problems, but their proposal today makes some sense. It is true that we have a duty to protect our communities and it is also true that a growing number of repeat offenders are being released into the community awaiting trial, including people charged with violent crimes against women. Maybe we should try to find a better balance in all this, while still upholding the presumption of innocence so cherished by our system and among our values.
I would like to hear my colleague's thoughts on that. How do we strike the right balance between respect for basic rights on the one hand and public safety on the other, especially in the case of criminals who are violent toward women?