Mr. Speaker, I do not believe that increasing sentences will encourage people to testify.
I wholeheartedly disagree with the member across the aisle. Increasing sentences will not protect witnesses.
In the House of Commons on February 11th, 2013. See this statement in context.
Safer Witnesses ActGovernment Orders
February 11th, 2013 / 5:10 p.m.
NDP
Francine Raynault NDP Joliette, QC
Mr. Speaker, I do not believe that increasing sentences will encourage people to testify.
I wholeheartedly disagree with the member across the aisle. Increasing sentences will not protect witnesses.
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