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During Question Period on justice, the discussion focused on crime, bail, and sentencing. Conservatives raised cases including a Toronto carjacking and extortion incidents in Calgary-area communities, saying violent crime, gun crime, and extortion have risen under the government and that Liberal laws let violent repeat offenders out on bail or serve sentences at home; they asked that violent offenders be kept in custody. The government, responding for the Liberals, said it has tightened bail provisions, lengthened sentences, restored mandatory minimums, and funded police and border work, with car thefts down and extortion arrests made recently; it noted some arrested individuals are not on bail and are being deported or facing trial, and it urged quick Senate passage of its bail and sentencing bill. The Protecting Victims Act, which would amend the Criminal Code and other laws on matters including intimate partner violence, sentencing, victims’ rights, and court delay, was referenced in the exchange.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Larry Brock

Conservative
“Liberal laws let a violent car thief serve his sentence at home instead of jail. This bill weakens minimum prison sentences even more. I want the government to make sure violent criminals actually go to prison.”
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Mr. Speaker, the ugly face of Liberal weak-on-crime policy rears its head again. This time, a Toronto carjacker stole a $1‑million Ferrari at knifepoint, but, thanks to Liberal laws, he will serve the sentence in the comfort of his own home. This is the legacy of 11 years of Liberal weak-on-crime laws. The Prime Minister claims to be tough on crime, but Bill C-16 would undermine mandatory minimums with a get-out-of-jail-free card. When will the Liberals get serious, take the crime crisis head-on and ensure that jail means jail for violent offenders?

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Ruby Sahota

Liberal
“We have toughened bail rules, made sentences longer, and brought back mandatory minimum sentences. Our work to fund police, secure our borders, and catch criminals has lowered car thefts. I want the Senate to pass our bail and sentencing bill quickly.”

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Mr. Speaker, we have made more changes to the Criminal Code of Canada than any other government by strengthening bail provisions and lengthening sentences, and guess what, auto theft is down across this country due to the efforts we have made in resourcing, law enforcement, making sure our borders are stronger and catching criminals. I hope the other place will pass the bail and sentencing bill as soon as possible. We are also reinstating minimum sentences.

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Dalwinder Gill

Conservative

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“Violent crime, gun crime, and extortion have gone up under this government. Liberal laws let violent repeat offenders out of jail, and people are paying the price. I want the government to lock up violent criminals.”

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Mr. Speaker, after 11 years of the Liberal government, violent crime is up 55%, gun crime is up 130% and extortion is up 330%. Weak-on-crime Liberal laws continue releasing violent repeat offenders back onto our streets, and families across our country are paying the price. In Calgary, families are being threatened with extortion and having their homes shot at almost every week. When will the Liberal government get serious, take the crime crisis head-on and lock up repeat violent offenders and criminals?

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Ruby Sahota

Liberal
“Police recently arrested more than 17 people for extortion, but the investigation took eight months. If the Conservatives had helped us pass our crime bill, police could have solved the case in just one month and prevented more victims.”
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Mr. Speaker, we have taken action and are seeing the results. Just recently, Peel Regional Police arrested over 17 individuals linked to extortion cases. That investigation took about eight months. We have brought lawful access legislation forward in the House. If the Conservatives had been on board and had helped us pass the legislation, that investigation would have only taken a month and we could have decreased the number of victims that the Conservatives are creating in this country.

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Amarjeet Gill

Conservative
“Gangs are shooting at homes and businesses in my community, and many of the people arrested are quickly let out on bail. I want the government to keep violent repeat offenders in jail.”
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Mr. Speaker, my community is living in fear. Sadly, the Prime Minister is just another weak-on-crime Liberal. Every day extortion calls are coming in and houses and businesses are being shot at, and gangs are sending letters to the police bragging about having thousands of extortionists ready to commit crimes. Last week, the Liberals tried to boast that the Peel police busted 17 members of an extortion ring targeting businesses in Brampton, but half are already on Liberal bail. When will the Liberal government get serious and ensure that violent repeat offenders are in jail?

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Ruby Sahota

Liberal
“That is not true. Half of those people are not on bail. We made it easier to deport people from Canada. Many are being deported, and others face trial and heavy sentences. If our new bill passes, those sentences will be even harsher.”

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Mr. Speaker, that is false. Half of those individuals are not on bail. We have changed provisions. We have made it so that people can be easily removed from this country. Many of those individuals are being removed and others are being charged and trials will be held. We have seen trials across this country in extortion cases, and people have received hefty sentences, but if our bail and sentencing bill is to pass, then the sentences will be even stiffer.

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