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Public Safety

A bill to make it easier for police and intelligence agencies to access data and information during investigations. The Conservatives argued the government's immigration policies are allowing criminals into the country, while the Liberals insisted their new bill would help law enforcement investigate and charge these criminals. Both sides congratulated police forces for their recent arrests.

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Hon. Michelle Rempel Garner

Conservative
“I want the government to stop foreign criminals from entering Canada. The current policies are too weak. Someone should lose their job over this.”
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Hon. Michelle Rempel Garner

Conservative
“You don't screen people entering Canada enough. The real problem is you let bad people in. I want you to stop doing that. Tell that to the victims of these criminals.”
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Hon. Michelle Rempel Garner

Conservative
“You caused this mess. You had mass immigration and open borders. You had a woke judiciary and catch-and-release bail. Now law-abiding Canadians and newcomers pay the price. You rejected our bill to sentence non-citizens based on their crimes, not their passports. Why? Why let non-citizen criminals keep harassing us?”
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