Stop the Crime: Conservative Bills Drive Change
Dear friends,
Over the past 11 years, the Liberals have made significant changes to Canada’s justice system through legislation like Bill C-75 and Bill C-5. These changes have weakened accountability and contributed to growing concerns about public safety.
Bill C-75 reformed Canada’s bail system, making it easier for repeat offenders to be released back into our communities. Bill C-5 went further by eliminating mandatory jail time for a number of serious offences, including crimes involving weapons or drug trafficking. Together, these changes have sent the wrong message to criminals and made it harder to keep them off our streets.
At the same time, this government continues to prioritize optics over results. While Canadians are increasingly feeling unsafe in their communities, the Liberals create the illusion of action instead of delivering real solutions.
For example, in a high-profile announcement surrounded by dozens of police officers, Mark Carney promised 1000 new RCMP officers. In reality, Canada is currently short 3400 officers. Recruitment is struggling, training spaces remain unfilled, and only a small percentage of applicants make it through the process.
It is important to remember that Bills C-75 and C-5, introduced under Justin Trudeau, remain in force today, and Mark Carney has shown no intention of repealing them.
Crime is on the rise, and the data shows a troubling trend. We Conservatives are putting forward practical legislative solutions to reverse this trend but time and again, the Liberals choose to move in the opposite direction.
Below, you will find examples of common-sense proposals from my colleagues aimed at restoring safety and accountability in our justice system. Please review them and decide for yourself which ideas should be adopted.
I will continue to advocate for you in Ottawa. Our team will not stop until Canada’s justice system is rebuilt and works the way it should – to protect law-abiding Canadians.
MP Rachael Thomas introduced Private Member’s Bill C-246 to ensure that sexual offenders are held fully accountable for every crime they commit, without receiving reduced sentences that fail to reflect the severity of their actions.
Sadly, the Liberals and NDP voted this bill down.
Bill C-240, put forward by MP Kelly DeRidder, targets the fentanyl crisis with tougher penalties for major traffickers while giving courts tools for real rehabilitation. It would put community safety and victims first in parole decisions. It also supports court-ordered treatment and skills programs to help break the cycle of crime and reduce re-offending.
MP Michelle Rempel Garner introduced Bill C-220 to close a loophole in sentencing, ensuring courts cannot factor in immigration status to hand out lighter penalties. The goal was simple: equal accountability under the law for everyone convicted of a crime.
Again, the Liberals voted it down.
MP Frank Caputo prepared Bill C-225 to strengthen protections against intimate partner violence, known as “Bailey’s Law” in honour of Bailey McCourt of Kelowna. It aims to better protect victims and their families.
In a rare show of unity, all Members of Parliament voted in favour of this important measure.
MP Kerry Diotte brought forward Bill C-243 to ease the burden on families of murder victims by limiting the need to repeatedly attend parole hearings. The intent was to reduce the ongoing trauma caused by reliving these cases year after year.
The Liberals and NDP voted against this bill.
MP Mel Arnold’s Bill C-221 reflects our commitment to victims’ rights by requiring that information shared with victims about an offender’s parole, release, or temporary absence include clear explanations of how those dates were determined. Victims deserve transparency.
The bill passed Second Reading in with unanimous support from all parties.
MP Arpan Khanna’s Bill C-242 would have kept repeat violent offenders behind bars, rather than allowing them back onto our streets through broken bail policies. At a time when crime is rising and Canadians are feeling less safe, the aim was to restore accountability and protect communities. However, the Liberals voted against it.
MP Sandra Cobena introduced Bill C-270, “Stand on Guard Act,” to clarify self-defence laws by establishing a presumption that force used against an unlawful intruder in your home is reasonable, unless proven otherwise. It aims to ensure Canadians can protect themselves and their families without fear that the law will turn against them in their own home.