“Liberal laws let a violent car thief serve his sentence at home instead of jail. This bill weakens minimum prison sentences even more. I want the government to make sure violent criminals actually go to prison.”

“Mr. Speaker, the ugly face of Liberal weak-on-crime policy rears its head again. This time, a Toronto carjacker stole a $1‑million Ferrari at knifepoint, but, thanks to Liberal laws, he will serve the sentence in the comfort of his own home. This is the legacy of 11 years of Liberal weak-on-crime laws. The Prime Minister claims to be tough on crime, but Bill C-16 would undermine mandatory minimums with a get-out-of-jail-free card. When will the Liberals get serious, take the crime crisis head-on and ensure that jail means jail for violent offenders?”

“Violent crime, gun crime, and extortion have gone up under this government. Liberal laws let violent repeat offenders out of jail, and people are paying the price. I want the government to lock up violent criminals.”

“Mr. Speaker, after 11 years of the Liberal government, violent crime is up 55%, gun crime is up 130% and extortion is up 330%. Weak-on-crime Liberal laws continue releasing violent repeat offenders back onto our streets, and families across our country are paying the price. In Calgary, families are being threatened with extortion and having their homes shot at almost every week. When will the Liberal government get serious, take the crime crisis head-on and lock up repeat violent offenders and criminals?”

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“Gangs are shooting at homes and businesses in my community, and many of the people arrested are quickly let out on bail. I want the government to keep violent repeat offenders in jail.”

“Mr. Speaker, my community is living in fear. Sadly, the Prime Minister is just another weak-on-crime Liberal. Every day extortion calls are coming in and houses and businesses are being shot at, and gangs are sending letters to the police bragging about having thousands of extortionists ready to commit crimes. Last week, the Liberals tried to boast that the Peel police busted 17 members of an extortion ring targeting businesses in Brampton, but half are already on Liberal bail. When will the Liberal government get serious and ensure that violent repeat offenders are in jail?”