Mr. Speaker, Canadians want this law changed now. They have spoken very clearly on this. It is not however long it takes the committee to make up its mind.
In order for our justice system to work it must be based on deterrents. Repeat offenders must receive tougher sentences, not more lenient. When Peters repeated his crime for the fourth time he was told, “you'd better not do that again”, and he was sent home.
Chronic drunk driving is a serious crime and it should warrant serious time. Does this guy have to kill before he is sent to jail?