“I want you to look bad for crime. You caused a fentanyl tragedy. Be tougher on crime!”
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A debate on public safety. The Conservatives criticized the Liberals for being soft on crime and not delivering on promises for more police and border officers. The Liberals touted their criminal justice reforms and blamed the Conservatives for delaying legislation. Both sides engaged in typical partisan finger-pointing rather than substantive discussion of solutions.
“I'm saying we're changing criminal laws. I want people to think the changes are big. I'm not giving any details. I want people to think the other party is stopping the changes. Really I just want to say my party is good.”
“The Liberals failed to hire all the RCMP and border guards they promised. The auditor general says we're short thousands of officers. I'm worried that makes us less safe. I want the government to do more to stop guns and drugs at the border.”
“I want to pass a bill that helps police. The other party slowed it down. It could have passed months ago. I hope the other party listens to police.”