Crimes of a sexual nature are heinous. We must ensure that sentences reflect the serious nature of those offences.
I don't think it's appropriate for someone who commits a sexual offence to serve their sentence under house arrest. Bill C‑14, which is currently under discussion, has changed the rules to ensure that this situation won't be possible in the future.
This is extremely serious. People who commit sexual crimes, which, in my view, are posing an epidemic of gender-based violence and sexual violence across Canada, need to be met with serious penalties, not only to separate that person from potential future victims, but also to send a strong message of deterrence and denunciation. If you commit sexual crimes in Canada, the Government of Canada does not believe that house arrest is an appropriate sentence.