Mr. Speaker, Canadians expect that when a serious crime is committed in this country, the individual responsible for the crime faces an appropriate sentence. However, for far too long in this country, individuals convicted of murder have been eligible to apply for early parole.
What message does this send to the families of murder victims when the rights of criminals are being placed ahead of the rights of law-abiding citizens?
Could the Minister of Public Safety please remind members of this House why this government's faint hope legislation would help the victims of crime in this country?