“I am on a committee studying homelessness. When the government makes attacking a transit driver extra bad, that will not help drivers much if those attacks come from mental health or homelessness. The government should spend more on health care instead.”
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A bill to amend the Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, and National Defence Act to make it harder for dangerous criminals to get bail, increase sentences for repeat violent offenses, and expand reverse onus provisions. During discussion, the Conservatives questioned the bill and argued against a Senate amendment, while the Liberals highlighted the importance of the bill, citing feedback from police, transit workers, and municipal leaders.