Mr. Speaker, it seems that the member opposite missed the news over the weekend and missed what frontline enforcement had to say about our bail and sentencing reform act, so I will bring him up to speed.
The Toronto Police Association called our plan “a step in the right direction”. The Canadian Police Association, for police across the country, said, “This should be the moment of collaboration, not division”, urging all parties to pass legislation quickly to strengthen public safety and rebuild confidence in our justice system. The London Police Association said that this legislation “represents a vital...advancement [and] an essential step in creating a safer [Canada].”
I ask the member opposite, what insight does he have that the frontline officers seem to be missing?
With regards to the timeline, as mentioned earlier, right now, the reforms are large, as there are over 80 amendments to the Criminal Code, which will require all the necessary time and thorough consultation to get it through.