Thank you, Mr. Chair.
First of all, I would like to say--and I think I speak not just for me and my family, but for my constituents in Surrey and Delta--that our hearts go out to you and your families. I would also like to thank you for your courage and bravery to come today and guide us in the direction we should be heading. The tragedies that have happened to you should not happen to anyone else.
We were together at a rally in Surrey, which was organized by Paul Hillsdon and Trevor Loke. We are all shocked and appalled by the recent spike in gang violence. We are caught in the middle of a new battleground, and we all have to make sure this battle does not become a drawn-out war. I would like to thank you for the work you have done over the last few years, because this is the type of work that will make sure this battle does not become a war.
When it comes to personally supporting legislation, I have always been very clear and up front in supporting being tough on crime, irrespective of which party brought in the legislation. On the other hand, I have always advocated for more police and community resources to deal with the people who are vulnerable to these gang members.
That was my two minutes. I would like to pass it on to Mr. Dosanjh to make some remarks.