“Since taking office, our government has passed many laws to keep Canadians safe. We made bail and sentencing tougher, protected victims' rights, and funded police and border officers. We will keep doing everything we can to keep people safe.”

“Mr. Speaker, since taking office last year, we have undertaken unprecedented amounts of legislative change to ensure the safety and security of Canadians. Let me just enumerate some of them: Bill C-14 strengthens bail as well as sentencing. Bill C-16 ensures that victims’ rights are protected. Bill C-9 ensures the safety and security of communities. In addition, we are investing in law enforcement as well as the Canada Border Services Agency. We will do everything we can to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.”

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“Our changes to the justice system are working to keep Canadians safe. Extortion is down 10%, gun crimes are down 14%, murders are down 15%, child sexual abuse is down 21%, and car theft is down 19%.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have outlined some of the changes that we made to the criminal justice system, but let me also take this opportunity to share some statistics for the member opposite’s information: Extortion is down 10%. Firearm offences are down 14%. Homicides are down 15%. Child sexual abuse and exploitation is down 21%. Auto theft is down 19%. We have more work to do, but I can assure members that the changes we have put in place will ensure the continued safety and security of all Canadians.”