Madam Speaker, in 2018, Saskatchewan was rocked by the news of 16 tragic deaths in the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy. Today we learned that the deportation process for the truck driver responsible may finally be ending, as his last bid to stay in Canada has been rejected, and the wheels of deportation are now in motion.
Our hearts remain with the families and loved ones of the 16 victims who lost their lives and the many more who were injured in this horrific accident. This is exactly why Conservatives tabled amendments to Bill C-12 last fall: to bar individuals convicted of serious crimes from exploiting asylum pathways and avoiding deportations.
It is outrageous that a non-citizen charged with or convicted of a serious crime could even attempt to avoid removal using the many delay tactics provided by the Liberal government. Falsely claiming refugee status or using other procedural tricks is an insult to the victims of these crimes.
Sadly, our reforms were rejected by the Liberals. It is just another slap in the face of everyday Canadians by the Prime Minister.
Conservatives stand ready to work with the government to close these loopholes and bring true justice to the victims of crime in Canada.