Tackling Crime

Safe streets and safe communities have long been a part of the Canadian way of life. Under the Liberals, little was done to address concerns about the increasing threat of gun, gang and drug crime in our neighbourhoods. Conservatives have taken action to get tough on criminals and make out streets safer.

In the last session of Parliament the Conservative government introduced legislation to prevent crime and protect law abiding Canadians.

The Conservative Record

	Combating organized crime by making murders connected to organized crime automatically first degree
	Combating drug crime with mandatory sentences for dealing drugs to children, and tougher penalties for trafficking date-rape drugs
	Ending 2-for-1 and 3-for-1 credit for time served before trial
	New offences for motor vehicle theft, VIN-tampering and trafficking in property obtained by crime
	Cracking down on sex offenders by strengthening the sex offender registry with mandatory registration for sex offenders
	Repealing  faint hope clause for first and second degree murder
	Ending house arrest for serious crimes
	Protecting victims’ rights and providing more support for victims of crime
	Improving access to electronic information for police

The Liberal Record

	Liberal Senators are using their majority in the senate to block laws preventing drug trafficking
	Liberals have gutted previous attempts to impose mandatory minimums
	Liberals have previously stalled progress on legislation establish reverse onus for bail for offenses involving firearms and tougher sentences for repeat dangerous offenders.

The choice is yours:  a Conservative government who protects Canadians, or a Liberal government who blocks, guts, and stalls attempts to make the streets safer for families.