Evidence of meeting #54 for Justice and Human Rights in the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was mccuaig.
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4:25 p.m.
Conservative
Rick Norlock Conservative Northumberland—Quinte West, ON
It was a little bit on the nebulous side, but I think we get it. I was looking for more of a succinct layman's type of....
4:25 p.m.
As an Individual
The feedback I get is mostly from parents of young offenders or from victims of the young offenders. I don't really think most of the people on the outside know what's going on with the law unless something happens at their home.
When we did have a petition going, though, over a million people signed the petition asking that the names be published in the paper so that they would feel more protected. If the neighbour is a pusher or the neighbour is breaking into homes, they would like to know who they are. That's the most feedback I ever got on the young offenders laws.
4:25 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Ed Fast
Great. I think we're at the end of our questioning. I want to thank both of our witnesses for taking the time out to come here, especially you, Mr. Rausch. You came a long way. Ms. McCuaig, that was very compelling testimony. Thank you for sharing. It must have been painful, but we thank you for that.
We'll suspend for two minutes and then we'll reconvene in camera.
[Proceedings continue in camera]