Mr. Speaker, the member does not even know what tribunal issues the sentences, but let us talk about balance.
In July 2002 an Edmonton businessman received house arrest after attacking his ex-wife with a knife. In October 2002 a Calgary man received house arrest for bending his nine month old daughter into a U-shape, snapping her spine and severing her aorta.
Could the minister explain to the Canadian people why he continues to defend house arrest for those who cripple children and abuse women?