Mr. Speaker, Canadians continue to hear news that causes them to fear for their safety.
It was reported this morning that the Hell's Angels motorcycle gang is claiming that they have rights over certain turf areas. One wonders if the recent weak-kneed response to native occupations has given lawless groups the idea that territory in our country is up for grabs by terrorists.
When an 11-year-old is killed in gang war crossfire, the Liberals' red book promise of "safe homes, safe streets" rings increasingly hollow.
Some 12,000 people from the Montreal area have signed a petition calling on the Solicitor General and the Minister of Justice to enact legislation aimed at breaking the power of organized crime and protecting innocent citizens.
The Reform Party urges the Liberal government to vigorously enforce the existing laws and to take decisive steps to stamp out the growing tyranny of lawlessness in our country.