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House Hansard - 152

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 2, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 152 - Feb/2/23
Mr. Richard Martel (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, CPC)
  • Feb/2/23 2:59:51 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, violent crime in Canada has increased by 32% since 2015 and gang-related homicides have increased by 92%. What is more, the Liberals, supported by the Bloc Québécois, passed Bill C‑5, a piece of legislation that eliminates minimum sentencing. That is what is happening in Canada after eight years under this government: more crime and more criminals out on bail. Can the Minister of Justice face reality and admit that his policies favour criminals and penalize victims?
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Context: House Hansard - 152 - Feb/2/23
Mr. Richard Martel (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, CPC)
  • Feb/2/23 3:01:03 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, when the Conservatives were in office, a serious crime resulted in serious consequences. Now, there is no longer a minimum sentence for rapists. That is what happened with Jonathan Gravel, a man found guilty of rape, who will serve his sentence from the comfort of his own home. A Quebec Crown prosecutor had the courage to stand up and speak out against this completely unacceptable situation. Did the minister forget that the word “justice” is part of his title? There is no justice for victims.
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