“Anyone who commits a crime in Canada is treated under the full law, whether they are a citizen or not. Immigration law does not give criminals shorter sentences.”

“Mr. Speaker, we all know that anyone who commits a crime in this country, regardless of their immigration status, be it Canadian or not, is treated according to the law, to the fullest extent of the law. Judges make decisions. There is absolutely nothing in the immigration law that allows for sentences to be discounted. As I stand here today, let me wish everybody a very happy Canada Day as we conclude the parliamentary session.”

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“People who commit serious crimes should face serious punishment. If they are temporary residents, they should be deported when appropriate. Judges still need the power to decide fair penalties. Our proposed law gives violent repeat offenders harsher punishments, and I want everyone to support it.”

“Mr. Speaker, one thing that I think all members of the House will agree upon is that when a dangerous person commits a serious crime, they should face serious penalties. When that includes someone who has a temporary status, they could be rendered inadmissible in this country and should face deportation where appropriate. The Supreme Court of Canada has held that immigration consequences could be factored into decisions, but at the end of the day, the courts must maintain discretion to ensure that there is a fit penalty for the crime. With the legislation we have put on the table, violent repeat offenders would face stiffer penalties in this country, and I hope all members can agree that is a good thing.”

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“Our immigration laws punish people who commit serious crimes. We have deported over 22,000 people to keep Canadians safe, and we will keep working with police to do that.”

“Mr. Speaker, I do want to wish the colleague a very happy July and August, wherever she is with her family. Perhaps in the fall she will come back with a bit of a better spirit. We have continuously said that no one can commit a crime with impunity. Serious crimes deserve serious consequences. There is nothing in the immigration law that does not allow that. In fact, public safety and law enforcement have deported over 22,000 cases, and we will continue to work with law enforcement to ensure that we protect Canadians.”

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