Mr. Greg Rickford (Kenora, CPC):

Mr. Speaker, Canadians want individuals who are convicted of serious crimes to serve sentences that correspond to the seriousness of those crimes.
That is why our government introduced a truth in sentencing bill that will end the practice of giving “2 for 1” credit for time spent in pre-sentencing custody.
I know the Government of Quebec also believes very strongly in this. Can the Minister of Public Works and Government Services explain to the House what this bill is all about?
 
Hon. Christian Paradis (Minister of Public Works and Government Services, CPC):

Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague for his excellent question.
As we know, the Liberal Party has always been soft on criminals. We saw this yesterday, as Liberal senators gutted our truth in sentencing bill.
This is a bill of great importance to all Canadians, yet it was taken hostage by the Liberals because of their own infighting.
It makes no sense, and I hope the Leader of the Opposition will see reason. When will he start defending victims?
They deserve better.