Mr. Speaker, according to the department's own commentary:
To address the overincarceration rate of Indigenous peoples, as well as Black and marginalized Canadians, MMPs for the following offences would be repealed:
Using a firearm or imitation firearm in commission of offence....
Possession of firearm or weapon knowing its possession is unauthorized....
Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition....
Possession of weapon obtained by commission of offence....
Weapons trafficking....
Possession for purpose of weapons trafficking....
Importing or exporting knowing it is unauthorized....
Discharging firearm with intent....
Discharging firearm—recklessness....
Those are some of the offences being watered down.
Going back to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, I was fortunate enough to have spent time on aboriginal affairs and northern development when that was taking place. We had a lot of opportunity to speak with people and not everyone believes all of those recommendations are best for their communities. I think that is important for us to understand because in many cases they are the true victims of these types of crimes.