Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for asking this question.
Canadians will recall that when Clifford Olson made an attempt at the faint hope clause his hearing took place in my constituency. If when that violent criminal committed the crime the DNA sampling was there and the law enforcement agencies had that tool they could have solved so many other murders years before. They probably could have put a stop to the murders before more were committed. He was on the loose and we could not convict him. If we had had this particular tool we may have been able to save many more lives.
When we see the alarm signs on the doors and windows of homes in our constituencies it gives us an indication that Canadians do not have faith in this Liberal government. It gives us the message that something needs to be done but the government is sitting on its hands. Why are we not giving such an innovative and modern tool to police forces? Who are we afraid of? Are we afraid of the violent criminal? Do we not want to protect the rights of the victims?
Crime is on the rise simply because there is no one to put a stop to the criminals. I think the government should do something, do the honourable thing and accept the amendments from the official opposition and give a tool with teeth to law enforcement agencies.