Mr. Speaker, it is always an honour to present a petition on behalf of constituents.
I rise for the 55th 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 the area. Statistics Canada reports that after nine years of the Liberal government, violent crime has risen by over 50% and gang-related homicides have nearly doubled. Within the last five years, the town's crime severity index has increased by over 50%.
The people of Swan River see the devastating effects this crime has on the community's 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.