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House Hansard - 285

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 26, 2024 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 285 - Feb/26/24
Hon. Arif Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Lib.)
  • Feb/26/24 3:11:50 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-48 
Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the question from my colleague across the way. I want all Canadians watching us right now to know that crime in our communities is a priority for every parliamentarian in the House. That being said, with Bill C‑48, which was just enacted two months ago and deals with bail, we focused specifically on the most violent offenders who used a firearm in the commission of their crime. We are aiming for a situation where these individuals will stay in prison.
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Context: House Hansard - 285 - Feb/26/24
Mr. Dan Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa, CPC)
  • Feb/26/24 3:40:08 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-5 
Madam Speaker, it is an honour to present a petition on behalf of constituents. I rise for the 33rd time on behalf of the people of Swan River, Manitoba, to present a petition on the rising rate of crime. The community of Swan River is overwhelmed with alarming levels of crime because of the Liberal government's soft-on-crime laws, such as Bill C-5 and Bill C-75. Jail has become a revolving door for repeat offenders. With Bill C-75, violent offenders could be in jail in the morning and back on the street the same day. With Bill C-5, criminals could serve their sentences from home. The people of Swan River are calling for jail, not bail, for violent repeat offenders. They demand that the Liberal government repeal its soft-on-crime policies, which directly threaten their livelihoods and their community. I support the good people of Swan River.
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