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House Hansard - 188

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 1, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 188 - May/1/23
Mr. Matt Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend, CPC)
  • May/1/23 2:12:14 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Edmonton's violent crime rate has increased 16.5% in just 12 months. 2022 represented the highest number of violent criminal incidents ever reported in a single year. The even scarier part is that this trend has carried into 2023, with violent criminal occurrences increasing by 6% in the first quarter of this year. In fact, we are seeing that 68% of violent offenders who are arrested and released become involved with the police again. These are the highest rates of crime in our city's history. This is why organizations across the country are calling for bail reforms to keep violent offenders behind bars. After eight years of the Liberals' catch-and-release crime policies, Canadians do not feel safe walking down the street or taking transit. In fact, what is even scarier is that these policies are just making it worse.
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Context: House Hansard - 188 - May/1/23
Hon. David Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Lib.)
  • May/1/23 3:02:53 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we have long been working with the provinces to strengthen the bail system. I hope that we will see results soon. I also note that the provinces are themselves in the process of strengthening the administration of their systems. We are seeing that in British Columbia. We are seeing that with the investments being made in Ontario. Last week, we introduced Bill S‑12, which will strengthen victims rights in cases of sexual assault. We are working together on problems to improve Canadians' lives.
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