Mr. Chair, I want to speak to Mr. Brock's motion because it is relevant to my riding.
I know he mentioned that the extortion crisis is on the rise across the country. We all know extortion is up 330% in Canada, and it is a crisis in my hometown of Brampton. It is a crisis because of catch-and-release bail policies and the illegal firearms the Liberals have allowed across the border. We have seen drive-by shootings at businesses and homes in broad daylight. The criminals send the victims videos of them shooting at the victims' homes. Extortion is causing an exodus of business owners scared for their safety. We know and are talking about how important it is to control this crime in our neighbourhoods and on our streets.
It does not capture cases where the firearm is illegally held because the person does not have a licence or the firearm was smuggled across the border. These are the majority of extortion cases in my community and my town. This would simply add a four-year MMP—mandatory minimum penalty—if a non-restricted firearm is used.
I encourage everyone to vote for Mr. Brock's amendment to clearly denounce extortion with any firearm. I am supporting it. I encourage all of you to support it.
Thank you.