Public Safety

During question period on public safety, Conservatives raised violent crime in their ridings and across Canada, citing incidents such as an armed jewellery store robbery in Quebec and repeat offenders being released quickly on bail. They asked the government to pass stricter bail and sentencing laws and to give police forces more resources, arguing the RCMP lacks the officer training it needs. Liberal ministers responded that the government has passed major criminal justice reforms, including the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act and the Protecting Victims Act, that crime statistics are falling, and that Conservatives have opposed these measures while calling for more action.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Pierre Paul-Hus, Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles

Conservative
“Violent crime is out of control because of government policies, like a recent armed robbery at a jewellery store in Quebec. Business owners are living in fear. The government must adopt our plan to make criminal laws stricter and keep people safe.”
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Mr. Speaker, the violent robbery committed on September 21, 2026, at the Ricci jewellery store in Place Rosemère shows just how unchecked crime has become in Quebec as a result of Liberal policies. In just 80 seconds, a group armed with axes and pepper spray terrorized the helpless employees before fleeing. Our business owners live in constant fear of this senseless violence, while the government refuses to act. When it comes to crime, the Liberals are out of touch with reality. The Conservative action plan will keep Canadians safe by strengthening the Criminal Code. Will they finally listen to us and follow our plan?

Pierre Paul-Hus, Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles

Conservative
“The government has made our crime laws weaker. Gang members do not fear the law, and there was another shooting in Montreal on Monday. I want the minister to act fast and pass the Conservative bills to fight crime.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the previous Liberal government undid everything that had been done to advance the fight against crime. Over the past year and a half, the new government has not fixed anything. It would be easy to restore what was in place before. I myself introduced a bill last year that could have easily been passed to repeal the laws enacted by Justin Trudeau and the same team that is still in power. On Monday, a street gang member once again opened fire on people in Montreal. Such criminals could not care less about the law because laws to prevent this type of crime no longer exist. Will the minister stop talking nonsense and act fast? Will he take up the Conservative bills to fight crime in this country?

Jonathan Rowe, The Eastern Peninsulas

Conservative
“Crime is rising in rural Canada because the government's rules make it too easy for criminals to get bail. I want the government to change these bail rules.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, repeat offenders are causing chaos in Newfoundland and Labrador and rural Canada. Residents in communities such as Carmanville are holding emergency meetings and signing petitions to have their voices heard. I know that they know this crime increase is not just because it is a sign of the times, but rather a direct result of the Liberals’ soft-on-crime policies, like the principle of restraint, which has been encouraging courts to let criminals out on bail. Will the Liberals finally listen to our communities and repeal the loose Liberal bail?

Jonathan Rowe, The Eastern Peninsulas

Conservative
“The government talks about safety but does not deliver results. The RCMP needs to train about 3,000 officers a year, and the Liberals failed to deliver on their promise to train even 1,000. I want the government to stop blaming the RCMP and give police forces the tools they need.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, it is all talk, but no results. It is not just Liberal laws that are leaving our communities vulnerable. The RCMP has identified it needs to train close to 3,000 officers a year to maintain operations. The Liberals promised to train over 1,000. They broke their promise and never delivered. It is all talk, with no results. Are these Liberals going to blame the hard-working members of the RCMP, or are they going to stand up and finally give the police forces the tools they need?

Sukhman Gill, Abbotsford—South Langley

Conservative
“A repeat offender broke into a building in my riding, was let out the same day, and committed more crimes. I want the government to change its laws so criminals are not released so easily.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, just this past weekend, Amanda, from Abbotsford, experienced what she describes as a reoccurring incident. A homeless man broke into her building and stole nearly a thousand dollars’ worth of her personal belongings. After reporting the incident to authorities, she was told that the offender would likely be back out later that day. Amanda says that they have subsequently seen the same individual return and commit further offences. When will the Liberals stand up for law-abiding Canadians and repeal their reckless, soft-on-crime policies?

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