Mr. Chair, I have been in this role for three weeks.
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Business of Supply June 5th, 2025
Mr. Chair, I have been in this role for three weeks.
Business of Supply June 5th, 2025
Mr. Chair, my number one priority since being appointed to this role has been to bring forward Bill C-2.
Business of Supply June 5th, 2025
Mr. Chair, on April 28, Canadians gave this government a mandate to do many things, including addressing issues around the criminal justice system, as well as securing the border.
Business of Supply June 5th, 2025
Mr. Chair, I do not have time to answer this question in a robust way, but I do look forward to having a conversation on this with the member.
Business of Supply June 5th, 2025
Mr. Chair, I have addressed this issue a number of times. I will reiterate that we will be bringing forward reform to our bail system.
Business of Supply June 5th, 2025
Mr. Chair, we look forward to working toward enhancing bail.
Business of Supply June 5th, 2025
Mr. Chair, it is a border bill, not a bail bill.
Business of Supply June 5th, 2025
Mr. Chair, I cannot speak for former minister Virani, but I can say that the police chief of the city of Toronto has indicated that auto thefts are down by 39%, home invasions by 42%, homicides by 67% and shootings by 46%. I confirmed with him—
Business of Supply June 5th, 2025
Mr. Chair, Bill C-48 was a result of consultations and engagements we had with the provinces and territories. We will continue to do those engagements and bring forward the appropriate—
Business of Supply June 5th, 2025
Mr. Chair, former minister Lametti is an outstanding Canadian of true integrity. He is an academic, and his stature is beyond reproach in this Parliament.