Public Safety committee  For the most part, the message I sent to Mr. Goodale was about backgrounds containing violence, and everything that concerns the different types of mental illness. I'm referring to individuals that are known to health professionals and to the police. Police officers repeatedly wi

Public Safety committee  Indeed, the part related to Thierry's death that concerns background, that is to say the part that extends to the individual's entire life and any background of violence, family violence and other elements like mental illness, is a step forward. However, we are not taking into

Public Safety committee  Yes, absolutely. I would support such an amendment, and not only for those who have been convicted. There are people who have not been convicted, but have had repeated episodes of family violence, or attempted suicide. All of these elements have to be included, not only for thos

Public Safety committee  Any mental issue requiring medication should justify the confiscation of firearms and permits from a person, even if they have not been convicted.

Public Safety committee  My name is Michel LeRoux and I am Thierry's father, who was killed by a bullet on February 13, 2016, barely six months after joining the ranks of the Lac-Simon police. Thierry was confronted with an intoxicated, armed man who had a history of suicide attempts and whose guns had f