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Question period focused on public safety, particularly bail and sentencing rules. Conservatives cited incidents in their ridings, including a home invasion in Richmond Hill, drug and gun seizures on Manitoulin Island, and rising shoplifting in Richmond, arguing that repeat violent offenders, burglars, and car thieves are being released too easily and calling for tougher bail and sentencing rules. Government members, including the Minister of Public Safety, responded that the government has passed several public safety bills this year supported by police organizations and provinces, cited statistics showing declines in extortion, firearms offences, homicide, and child exploitation, and noted investments in new RCMP and border officers, while stating that the Conservatives have opposed and delayed this legislation.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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