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During question period, the Conservative public safety critic said federal corrections officers face daily violence and that patrol posts and resources had been cut since October 1, and asked the minister to focus on protecting prison staff. The public safety minister said the allegations were inaccurate, that he includes the union on his prison tours and engages with frontline staff, and that Canada’s correctional facilities are among the safest in the world. The Conservative member pressed that prisons at Donnacona, La Macaza and Drummond are in poor condition and asked whether the minister had visited them himself; the minister replied that the government supports frontline officers and keeps Canadians safe.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal
“What the member is saying is not true. Every time I visit a prison, I include the union on the tour. I talk with the staff and thank them for keeping Canadians safe. I will keep working with the union and the frontline workers.”

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Mr. Speaker, I am not sure where this member is contriving these allegations, but let me be very clear. At every single correctional facility I visit, and I have visited a number of them, we have the union as part of our tours. I very much engage with, and I am very grateful for, the frontline staff who put their lives on the front lines each and every day to protect Canadians. I will continue to work with the union as well as those who are serving on the front lines in order to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.

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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal
“Canada has some of the safest prisons in the world, thanks to our frontline officers. The member's claims are wrong. Our government cares deeply about keeping Canadians safe and supporting our prison workers.”

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Mr. Speaker, Canada has one of the safest correctional facilities anywhere in the world. Our frontline officers work hard day in and day out to protect Canadians. The allegations that this gentleman is making are quite out of line. I will say that each and every day we will continue to support Canadians. Their safety and security is paramount to us. The conditions of correctional facilities, including those of these hard-working men and women, are also super important to us, and we will always be there to defend them.

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