Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to address a matter of great concern to all Canadians.
Recently in Singapore a young man was disciplined for delinquency. The nature of his crime justified the punishment according to the laws of the land.
My concern is that the laws of our country have neglected to address the basic fact that injustices must be dealt with rigidly.
I have a deep sense of pride and respect for our values and ethics. There must be a greater sense of accountability and responsibility for actions committed by offenders, period. Punishment must reflect the severity of the crime committed. Respect and discipline must sustain our just society.
I encourage our government to focus on its responsibility to effectively protect the innocent and punish the guilty. Only when the penalty administered advocates a deterrent will we have restored faith in our judicial system.
Corporal punishment must be introduced for those who choose not to be governed by more than conventional methods. A return to law and order must again be realized.