Mr. Speaker, no one should be afraid to walk in our cities and live in our communities, but this is the case today in too many Lower Mainland neighbourhoods. While police last night taped off another Vancouver street, Conservatives continued to play politics instead of introducing effective measures.
New Democrats are willing to get to work on a comprehensive anti-gang plan that diverts high risk youth away from gangs, invests in witness protection programs and ensures that prosecutors have the tools they need to put criminals behind bars.
When are we going to see a comprehensive plan from the government to combat gang violence?