I am pleased to be here tonight on behalf of the Solicitor General of Canada, the Honourable Herb Gray. As you can appreciate, Mr. Gray is not able to be here because of his reduced schedule. He asked me, however, to extend his best wishes to you.
Technology seems to be a topic of concern for many in the criminal justice system.
I know this because just last month, I attended the Workshop on Integrated Justice Information Systems. One point I raised while speaking at that workshop was that the management of information in an integrated justice framework is a crucial goal for the criminal justice system of tomorrow. This is a daunting task, given the various jurisdictions and agencies holding pieces of the puzzle, but it must succeed. As the founder of a computer company, I am well aware that technology need not be an impediment. Rather, technology can provide opportunities for increased efficiencies and progress.