Mr. Speaker, I support the government's priorities outlined in last Tuesday's throne speech.
Two issues I find in the Speech from the Throne are of particular importance to me: children and crime prevention.
I am very proud that the government is committed to helping children at risk. We recognize that parents, governments, the private sector and community based organizations must work together to ensure that our children develop properly.
I also believe that investing $32 million in community based crime prevention programs is a big step in the right direction. The initiatives will help decrease incarceration rates and render our streets safer.
Crime in costing Canadians $46 billion a year.
We must ensure that the government's priorities and commitments outlined in the throne speech become reality. We must work together so that each and every Canadian can lead a safe and full life.
I will work on behalf of my constituents—