Mr. Speaker, today I had the opportunity once again to introduce a bill in the House to repeal section 745 of the Criminal Code.
Section 745 gives the opportunity to convicted killers, both first degree murder and second degree murder, to apply to have their parole ineligibility reduced after serving only 15 years in prison.
It is outrageous that our criminal justice system should allow itself to be made a mockery of by section 745 of the code.
In its wisdom the last parliament passed a bill at second reading to repeal section 745. Regrettably the government dominated justice committee killed the bill at committee.
I urge all members of Parliament to expedite the passage of the bill to instil a bit of justice in our justice system.