Mr. Speaker, everyone knows that, on justice issues, Liberal and Bloc members defend the rights of criminals. Fortunately, Canadians know that they can count on our Conservative government to defend the rights of victims.
Our government believes that murderers must serve tougher sentences for the most serious crimes.
Bill C-36 would eliminate the faint hope clause. Criminals who commit first or second degree murder would no longer be able to apply for early parole. We do not want families to have to go through the pain of attending repeated parole hearings and having to relive their losses over and over.
We hope that, for once, the Liberal and Bloc members will stand up for the victims in this country by supporting this bill.
Our government works in favour of those Quebeckers and Canadians who obey the law.