Bill C-14

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…g discussed here, especially with regard to the justice system. What I want to add, though, is that Bill C-14 does not go far enough, but it has support, because London—Fanshawe cannot afford more delays while Parliament debates the perfect solution. I am supporting Bill C-14 at second reading because people…

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…e; I am not familiar with the Jordan bill, and I was not here during the 44th Parliament. Regarding Bill C-14, I do want to mention that police chiefs and stakeholders were consulted widely, but these consultations are not the same as action. Police chiefs have been calling for real bail reform for years. Co…

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Mr. Speaker, we keep referring to the charter, and as somebody who actually thinks Bill C-14 is important because we do need bail reform, I think we need to reflect on the principles of our entire body of law, from the Commonwealth through to Canada. It starts with Blackstone's principle fro…

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…ts on the floor of the House of Commons does not mean it does not exist. I would invite him to read Bill C-14, the bail and sentencing reform act, which would make it difficult for people who are charged with violent extortion to be released on bail. I invite him to read Bill C-2, the strong borders act, whi…

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… Canada or, more accurately, the lack of public safety in our country under the Liberal government. Bill C-14 is another classic miss by the Liberals. Right now, we should be strengthening Canada's bail laws and protecting law-abiding citizens. We should be making the public safer and keeping criminals in ja…

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…st the parties, and if you seek it I believe you will find unanimous consent to put the question on Bill C-14 at second reading.

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…live without fear and children to grow up in safe neighbourhoods. That is why I am proud to support Bill C-14, the bail and sentencing reform act. The bill takes concrete steps toward building that trust and ensuring that the law protects everyone it is meant to serve. It gives law enforcement officers the t…

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Mr. Speaker, I am wondering if my colleague can provide his thoughts in regard to the support for Bill C-14, whether it is from provinces, municipalities, law enforcement agencies or the many first responders. There is a general willingness from Canadians to see bail reform, and an all-inclusive number of …

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Mr. Speaker, I am thankful for the opportunity to rise today to speak to Bill C-14 on behalf of the people of London—Fanshawe. Every week when I speak with residents across my riding, I hear concerns about how crime is affecting their daily life. People tell me that they no longer …

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…sy of the Liberals' Bill C-75 and Bill C-5. I also want to expand on what I was discussing earlier. Bill C-14 would expand reverse onus for violent offences. Expanding reverse onus is better than doing nothing. The issue is that reverse onus still operates inside the same framework the Liberals created with …