Madam Speaker, it is always a pleasure to present a petition on behalf of constituents.
I rise for the 53rd time on behalf of the people of Swan River, Manitoba, to present a petition on the rising rate of crime. The community of Swan River is struggling with the rising rate of crime in its area. Statistics Canada reports that after nine years of the Liberal government, violent crime has risen 50% and gang-related homicides have nearly doubled. Within the last five years, Swan River's crime severity index has increased by over 50%.
The people of Swan River see the devastating effects this crime has had on their community, their safety and economic stability. The people of Swan River are calling for jail, not bail for violent repeat offenders. The people of Swan River demand that the Liberal government repeal its soft-on-crime policies that directly threaten their livelihoods and their community. I support the good people of Swan River.