Mr. Speaker, taxpayers in my riding of Calgary Centre expect safe streets in their communities when they step out of their homes, day or night.
That is why when street prostitution and the intimidating criminal element it attracts surfaced in one of these communities these resourceful Calgarians said “No way. Not here”.
They went to their elected officials at all levels of government. They made it clear that they want results, not buck passing.
After consultation and review of the recommendations from the experts, I have submitted Bill C-397. This bill has the documented support of all three levels of government, the Alberta justice minister and local and business communities.
On May 19 I contacted other municipalities across Canada to see whether they felt their communities would benefit from Bill C-397.
The response has been encouraging, including a letter of support from fellow Canadians in the city of Rimouski, Quebec.
Calgarians and Canadians urge every member of this House to support this bill and contribute to safer Canadian communities.