Public Safety

During Members’ Statements, Conservative member Sukhman Gill spoke about a constituent who was shot in both legs while intervening to stop a break-and-enter at a neighbour’s home. He said the accused is a repeat violent offender, and called on the government to change bail and house arrest rules so that violent offenders stay in custody. No other members spoke on the topic in the sampled statements.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Sukhman Gill, Abbotsford—South Langley

Conservative
“A man in my riding was shot while trying to stop a break-in. The person accused of shooting him is a repeat violent offender. The Conservatives want to end Liberal bail and house arrest rules so dangerous criminals stay in jail.”
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Mr. Speaker, a man who saw his neighbour in danger did what any good neighbour would do. He jumped in to help. In responding to the break and enter, he was shot in both legs. A few weeks ago, a community member brought this heartbreaking case to my office. According to the information shared with us, the accused is a repeat offender facing 32 alleged charges, many involving weapons and violence spanning over two decades. Now the victim and the family are the ones left to pay the price. The victim faces a long and painful recovery while still trying to provide for his family and four foster children. Families in our communities deserve to feel safe in their own homes. They deserve to know that repeat violent defenders will face serious consequences. That is why my Conservative colleagues and I are fighting to end Liberal bail, house arrest and catch-and-release policies and to keep Canadians safe, because no innocent family should ever have to pay for anyone committing those crimes.

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