I think that could happen in a couple of ways. I think with any program that we apply, any legislation, particularly at the provincial level—and I've had concerns in some jurisdictions, particularly in Alberta, with this—where we put pressure on bystanders or other people to report crimes, we need to be careful. It is good when a bystander can intervene. We know actually from research that when bystanders do intervene incidents of cyberbullying or bullying tend to defuse rather quickly, but they also put themselves at risk of being bullied themselves.
The criminal process does not necessarily move at the speed of light. We still have to live with each other, even when charges have been laid. The school has to deal with that. They have to manage that reality within their school if charges are laid and students are still there. I would assume there would be suspensions, but it doesn't necessarily mean expulsions, depending on the province.
Certainly I think it gives pause for students who might be reporting on that, and that would be unfortunate I think, because it takes the relational aspect of it out of the school's hands in some respects, and it puts it into the criminal laws. Then that's just a whole new ball game.
I think where we can resolve this at the relational level it's best for all involved.