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Madam Chair, the bill has been presented. We look forward to a robust discussion on the bill.
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Madam Chair, I realize that we are playing to TikTok and other social media. Our bail system is something that we committed to strengthen, and we will do that.
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Madam Chair, this matter has been addressed. This is in the purview of Correctional Service Canada, and it is up to it to make that determination.
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Mr. Speaker, there are two elements that I want to highlight. First and foremost, the sharing of information is subject to judicial oversight, and it is clearly written in the bill. I invite my friend, who I know is a learned individual and whom I have worked with extensively in the past, to understand that it is a safeguard built into the bill. This is not about taking away privacy rights or in a…
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Mr. Chair, this is not about law-abiding gun owners.
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Mr. Speaker, let me be very clear. The issue around lawful access requires modernization in Canada. We are the only Five Eyes and G7 country that does not have a lawful access regime. Every other country in our category has provisions to ensure that as new technology emerges, new techniques are available for law enforcement. Having said that, this bill does not violate the civil liberties or right…
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Mr. Speaker, I look forward to having a longer discussion with my friend opposite. We were elected on April 30. The Prime Minister had a mandate to ensure that we address the border issues. As a first act of Parliament, we brought in this legislation, and we are looking for support from all parties to get this bill through the House.
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Madam Chair, in terms of legislation that has gone through the House, it was the will of Parliament, where those decisions have been made. Anything outside of that is not within my scope.
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Madam Chair, many organizations were consulted as part of different—
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moved that Bill C-2, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures, be read the second time and referred to a committee. Mr. Speaker, let me begin by congratulating you on your election as Speaker. I know it is well deserved. In my many years of sitting beside you, I know the wisdom that…
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Madam Chair, a number of police organizations were consulted, such as the RCMP, as well as our intelligence—
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Mr. Speaker, first, I want to acknowledge my critic opposite. I have worked with him before at committee, and I look forward to working with him in this role. Let me be very clear. We will be bringing forward criminal justice legislation in due course. This is the first bill that our government has introduced, which is to ensure that we have a safer border and safer streets. With respect to change…
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Mr. Chair, for operational reasons, I probably should not be answering that question.
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Madam Chair, this is something Canadians asked for in the election.
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Mr. Speaker, let me see if I understood the question properly. With respect to the measures, the additional tools that are given to the Minister of Immigration, particularly the suspension of documents, are subject to an order in council that has to go through cabinet, and it has to be approved before the minister can exercise control. If I misunderstood the question, I would be glad to speak with…
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Mr. Chair, with an investment of $1.3 billion we are making toward the border, we will have 1,000 CBSA and 1,000 new RCMP officers to secure the border.
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Mr. Chair, we will be able to provide those operational details to the member in short order.
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Madam Chair, we have done consultations on many elements of the bill. We look forward to robust discussions.
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Mr. Chair, again, I will be able to provide that information to my colleague at a later date.
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No, Mr. Chair. It happened as part of a request by the British Columbia government for a short period of time.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend and colleague for her hard work and her comments. One thing the member has been advocating for for many years is the issue of auto theft. While we know the numbers with respect to auto theft are coming down, whether it is in the city of Toronto or across Canada, the tools that law enforcement need have to be strengthened, and this bill would ensure that. I highlighte…
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Mr. Chair, that was obviously taken out of context, but we will be working on bail reform. We look forward to working with the opposition on it.
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Madam Chair, once again I will repeat that this is not a bail bill; this is a borders bill.
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Mr. Chair, again, this is a question that should be posed to Minister of Justice.
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Mr. Chair, yes, I do, but I do not understand the relevance.
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Madam Chair, no, unless they are using semi-automatic weapons.
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Mr. Chair, it is my third week on the job. No, I have not.
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Mr. Chair, it is $20 million for the first phase of the business buyback. More will be allocated and is allocated towards the individual gun owners.
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Mr. Chair, I am open to having conversations on what that could look like.
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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.
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Mr. Chair, I have contextualized that answer.
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Madam Chair, this is not a bail reform bill. This is a bill on borders.
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Madam Chair, we have a fairly robust set of guidelines for restricting guns, and Bill C-21 addresses many of the concerns that I have heard from my constituents.
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Mr. Chair, is the member accusing me of misleading? I do not think he is, but no, I am giving numbers that are accurate.
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Mr. Chair, part of the cost goes towards administration and setting up the program, but on the buyback itself it is $20 million that has been spent.
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Madam Chair, no, I do not. I do know it is a significant issue that impacts women across this country.
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Madam Chair, I have already addressed this issue. The Correctional Service of Canada contributes to the safety of our institutions and communities by ensuring that all inmates are placed in institutions that match their security level. Inmates are classified based on the necessary degree of supervision.
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Madam Chair, I indicated that Correctional Service of Canada contributes to the safety of the institutions, and they make these determinations.
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Madam Chair, Correctional Service Canada makes these determinations based on the security risk level that it assesses. It is an independent decision that is outside of the scope.
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Madam Chair, I look forward to those consultations.
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Madam Chair, we consulted on many elements of this bill over the last year or so, but we look forward to a robust discussion.
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Mr. Chair, I do not intend to purchase a firearm or use a firearm.
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Mr. Chair, we need to do better on bail. We look forward to bringing forward legislation to that effect.
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Madam Chair, once again, this is something that is before the courts, and I will not be commenting on it.
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Mr. Chair, Bill C-21 is meant to get serious, dangerous weapons off our streets.
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Madam Chair, we had consultation on many elements of the bill. As the member can appreciate, I have been a minister in this portfolio for three weeks.
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