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During question period on public safety, Conservative MP Arpan Khanna said Liberal bail laws let repeat violent offenders back on the street too easily, citing a victim in his riding who feels restricted while the accused remains free, and pointed to shootings of police officers and public places as evidence the government’s approach is not working. He asked the government to change the bail system and keep violent offenders in jail. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree responded that the government has made significant changes since taking office, citing legislation on bail and sentencing and victims’ rights, funding for police and border officers, and statistics showing declines in extortion, firearm offences, homicides, child sexual abuse offences and car theft.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Arpan Khanna

Conservative

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“Liberal bail laws let violent criminals back on the street too easily. Victims suffer while repeat offenders walk free. I want the government to change these laws to protect Canadians.”
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Mr. Speaker, Lisa, a victim from Oxford, told me that she feels like she is the one on house arrest while the criminal, the attacker, is walking free on the street. Thanks to Liberal catch-and-release laws, it is jail by day and bail by night. The same repeat offenders keep terrorizing our communities over and over again. It is victims like Lisa who are suffering. It is victims like her who are paying the price for failed Liberal policies. Will the Liberals finally stand up for victims and protect Canadians?

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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal
“Since taking office, our government has passed many laws to keep Canadians safe. We made bail and sentencing tougher, protected victims' rights, and funded police and border officers. We will keep doing everything we can to keep people safe.”

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Mr. Speaker, since taking office last year, we have undertaken unprecedented amounts of legislative change to ensure the safety and security of Canadians. Let me just enumerate some of them: Bill C-14 strengthens bail as well as sentencing. Bill C-16 ensures that victims’ rights are protected. Bill C-9 ensures the safety and security of communities. In addition, we are investing in law enforcement as well as the Canada Border Services Agency. We will do everything we can to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.

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Arpan Khanna

Conservative
“Violent crime is rising across the country, with police officers killed, places shot at, and innocent people attacked. I blame the government's policies for this. I want the government to take crime seriously and put criminals in jail.”
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Mr. Speaker, what planet does the minister live on? It is all talk, no results. Last year, we had one violent crime every 50 seconds in our country. This summer, multiple police officers were shot and killed. The U.S. consulate was shot at again. Synagogues are being shot at. Festivals are being shot at. A senior, Lillian, 73 years old, standing in her driveway in London, was stabbed to death randomly and unprovoked. That is what is happening in this country, thanks to failed Liberal policies, and this out-of-touch minister expects and wants Canadians to believe that everything is fine. When will the Liberals get serious, lock up the criminals and bring back—

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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal
“Our changes to the justice system are working to keep Canadians safe. Extortion is down 10%, gun crimes are down 14%, murders are down 15%, child sexual abuse is down 21%, and car theft is down 19%.”
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Mr. Speaker, I have outlined some of the changes that we made to the criminal justice system, but let me also take this opportunity to share some statistics for the member opposite’s information: Extortion is down 10%. Firearm offences are down 14%. Homicides are down 15%. Child sexual abuse and exploitation is down 21%. Auto theft is down 19%. We have more work to do, but I can assure members that the changes we have put in place will ensure the continued safety and security of all Canadians.

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