Madam Speaker, correctional officers in my riding are calling upon the Government of Canada to eradicate the prison needle exchange and all other programs and policies that turn a blind eye to the rampant drug use in federal institutions in our country. Inmates in federal institutions are often there for drug-related crimes. It does not make sense for the government to turn a blind eye to these criminal activities in our institutions, which compromise the safety of our correctional officers. Petitioners are calling upon the government to eliminate these programs, to protect correctional officers and ensure public safety in our institutions.
In the House of Commons on October 31st, 2024. See this statement in context.