Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I believe the nearest courthouse to Parliament Hill is the one on Elgin, opposite the Lord Elgin.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, the closest courthouse to Parliament Hill is actually the Supreme Court.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, bail reform is critical, and that is why we passed Bill C-48. That is why we are always looking to protect Canadians from serious violent repeat offenders.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, in terms of bail reform, I have been working on that diligently since assuming the role—

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, the closest courthouses to my constituency office are probably the ones in downtown Toronto.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I visit courthouses in my role as Minister of Justice, and I am seized with the issue of bail reform.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I work diligently on Criminal Code reform, including bail reform, to ensure to keep Canadians safe.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, on bail reform, we passed Bill C-48 with the co-operation of that member opposite. I would hope that with future Criminal Code reform, which would help keep Canadians safe, he would offer the same level of co-operation.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, the member opposite is clearly not listening. I indicated in my first response about eight minutes ago that I attend courthouses frequently in my role as minister.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, on bail, I think the critical issue for us to understand is that we need to—

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I think of deterrence, the likelihood of reoffending and the need to send a signal to the community.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, just for the member's edification, my office is very similar to his. There is no ivory in it.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I attend courthouses around the country frequently in my capacity as minister, and I am invited to such courthouses.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I give the same response.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I attend courthouses frequently in my capacity as the Attorney General and Minister of Justice.