Mr. Speaker, I am aware that there is an investigation. Surely the hon. member knows that because there is an investigation it would be inappropriate for me to speak specifically to that investigation.
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Rcmp Investigations October 2nd, 1997
Mr. Speaker, I am aware that there is an investigation. Surely the hon. member knows that because there is an investigation it would be inappropriate for me to speak specifically to that investigation.
Rcmp Investigations October 2nd, 1997
Mr. Speaker, it was not that it was felt unnecessary. It was felt inappropriate.
Rcmp Investigations October 2nd, 1997
Mr. Speaker, I can say it very clearly because I was not informed.
Rcmp Investigations October 2nd, 1997
Mr. Speaker, it is very simple. It is not appropriate for the Solicitor General of Canada to be involved in an investigation by the RCMP.
Csis October 1st, 1997
Mr. Speaker, never.
Canadian Security Intelligence Service October 1st, 1997
Mr. Speaker, in response to the question, the people he is referring to were all investigated as a result of the issuance of a warrant by the court.
Canadian Security Intelligence Service October 1st, 1997
Mr. Speaker, I welcome the opportunity to speak to this question. I want the hon. member to know, first, that CSIS only operates on court ordered warrants. Second, there are rigorous tests against national security that apply to those warrants that go through screening by justice, our department and ultimately the court.
In the case in question, CSIS sought a warrant. It was turned down by the courts. We respect that decision. Therefore CSIS did not act.
Rcmp Investigations October 1st, 1997
Mr. Speaker, I am not aware of the allegations that the member has made, but the role of solicitor general is not to interfere with the operation of the RCMP.
Justice September 30th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, the National Parole Board and Correctional Services Canada are investigating this incident. They will be doing a report and will be reporting when it is available.
Justice September 30th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question. I am aware of his interest in this and I share his sympathy for the family.
I would like to reiterate as we pointed out in the throne speech that public safety is a priority of the government. In hindsight everybody would like to have seen a different decision given the benefit of the information that the minister has. The fact of the matter is that Canada has the second highest rate of incarceration in the western world. The National Parole Board and Correctional Service Canada—