Madam Speaker, the truth is exactly as the member described it: People are very afraid. I met with community members who talk about the impact this has had on their lives. I have talked to folks who just hear about this and are worried about what it means. People who have seen the impacts of guns and gangs in their lives know that, if more guns and gangs are encouraged, incited, promoted or supported, it means that everyone's life is at risk. It means there is more danger and less security. People feel a deep sense of unease.
We have a responsibility in the House; we need to make a commitment that we are going to do everything possible to keep people safe. As the member pointed out, there are serious critiques of both the Liberals and Conservatives. The Liberals have been very slow to act. In fact, they have resisted action time and time again. Far worse, the Conservatives do not even want to act. They do not want to know what is going on. Not only is the party compromised, but I think their leadership is compromised with the unwillingness to put the country first. It should disqualify the Conservative leader from seeking any higher office. If a person is unwilling to know what is going on, if there are serious and imminent threats impacting Canadians and they do not want to know, then that disqualifies them from being able to lead this country.