Mr. Speaker, with respect to sub judice, the purpose is to protect parties in a case awaiting or undergoing a trial—
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Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024
Mr. Speaker, with respect to sub judice, the purpose is to protect parties in a case awaiting or undergoing a trial—
Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024
Mr. Speaker, avoiding court appearances in criminal matters by politicians would also be—
Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024
Mr. Speaker, as a former Crown attorney, he knows that even the mere appearance of the chief law officer of the Crown could render potential suspicion of influence on a process. That is why I would not appear during a live criminal proceeding.
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Mr. Speaker, what I would reiterate, in terms of our previous interactions, is that the notion of my appearing in an open court process would render any—
Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024
Mr. Speaker, with all due respect, when the member voted against $83 million to control the flow of illegal drugs across our border, he was not targeting licensed owners.
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Mr. Speaker, when I say that we are targeting things like the trafficking of guns and border controls, those are the very specific provisions that the member voted against.
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Mr. Speaker, the number of women, potentially, who are going to be safeguarded through—
Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024
Mr. Speaker, what Bill C-21 will also do is improve the ability of CBSA to manage inadmissibility to Canada when foreign nationals commit firearms-related offences upon entry into this country.
Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024
Mr. Speaker, I just want to underscore that Bill C-21, which the member voted against, actually proposed to increase maximum penalties from 10 year of imprisonments to 14 years for firearms-related offences, including firearms smuggling and trafficking, which is a pressing issue not just in his riding but everywhere around the country.
Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024
Mr. Speaker, with respect to Bill C-21, I would just underscore that it also includes red flag and yellow flag provisions. As a former Crown, the member opposite will appreciate that they will help keep people safe through an emergency weapons prohibition order to immediately remove a firearm for up to 30 days from an individual who may pose a danger to themselves or others, such as the member's constituents in Brantford—Brant.