Madam Speaker, it is an honour to present a petition called the Melanie Carpenter petition which includes another installation of a few thousand names.
The petitioners believe that many violent offenders and sex offenders are being paroled prematurely or are being released without proper treatment and rehabilitation. They also believe that those convicted of dangerous and sexual offences should remain incarcerated until they have successfully undergone treatment and can demonstrate unequivocally that they have been completely rehabilitated.
The petitioners ask the Minister of Justice and the Government of Canada to take whatever steps are necessary to amend Canada's Criminal Code and the parole system to ensure the safety and peace of our neighbourhoods.