Madam Speaker, it is always an honour to present a petition on behalf of constituents.
On behalf of the people of Swan River, Manitoba, I rise for the 57th time to present a petition on the rising rate of crime. The community of Swan River is struggling with crime in the 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, the crime severity index in Swan River has increased by over 50%. Over 18 months, four individuals in Swan River were responsible for 309 total offences, 53 of which were violent offences. This is why the people of Swan River are demanding jail, not bail, for repeat violent offenders.
The people of Swan River demand that the Liberal government repeal its soft-on-crime policies, which directly threaten their livelihoods and community.
I support the good people of Swan River.