Mr. Speaker, our government is cracking down on crime by passing over 30 measures that stand up for the rights of victims. My constituents are particularly concerned with the case of Herbert John Hawkins, a convicted murdered who was recently granted escorted leave. He was convicted of murdering beloved Cape Breton musician Mr. Sheldon Boutilier.
Could the Minister of Justice please inform the House of our government's reaction to this decision by the independent parole board?