Mr. Speaker, as a former police officer, I know a crisis when I see one. Extortion is out of control. Businesses and families are being threatened, shot at and shaken down daily, yet the Liberals deny there is a crisis. They are dragging their feet. Some municipalities are even asking for a state of emergency to be declared.
When will the government stop its hug-a-thug policy, work with Conservatives, restore mandatory minimums and repeal the catch-and-release laws, Bill C-5 and C-75? For crying out loud, do something about this crisis.