Mr. Speaker, I have reviewed the details about a lady who was brutally beaten and raped in 1987 in my riding. Wayne Alexander Perkin was convicted of this terrible crime, given six years, and paroled early.
Last week I sat with Corinne Schafer in her home as she talked about her sister Angela's death. I attended court last Thursday to hear the verdict on the same Wayne Perkin found guilty of brutally murdering Corinne's sister Angela in 1992 while he was out on parole.
I am sad for Corinne, her family and friends. I am frustrated at a justice system that time after time has proven itself ineffective. However, most of all I am angry at a government that mimics its predecessors. The government has the power to change many aspects of the justice system now, yet it continues to drag its feet.
Canadians elected a government of Liberal ideals. I wonder if they realize they were electing a government that is unable to deal with reality.