News Home Press Releases News Articles Current Issues E-news   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 our streets safer. Conservatives are tackling crime to build a stronger, safer, better Canada. The Conservative Record Passed a law to crack down on street racing Cracked down on money laundering by organized crime and terrorists Invested $16.1 million to protect youth at risk Invested $64 million in a National Anti-Drug Strategy Established Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Took action to arm border guards Invested $1.4 billion to strengthen our national security and further protect against the threat of terrorism Invested in 1,000 new RCMP personnel and are working with the provinces and municipalities to hire 2,500 more municipal police Introduced legislation to limit house arrest to ensure people who commit serious and violent crime will serve their time in jail instead of their living rooms Introduced legislation to require mandatory minimum sentences for gun crimes Introduced legislation that will result in tougher sentences for violent repeat offenders and establish reverse onus in bail hearings for firearm-related offenses Introduced new laws to protect children from sexual predators by increasing the age of protection from 14 to 16 Introduced new laws to help police crack down on drug-impaired driving -Related Items:  Press Releases & News Articles  Video   Bill C-9 Dangerous Goods ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   HOC - Justice re: Credit for Time Served ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   MP supports changes to sentencing and jail time served ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   Parliament debates Conservative MP's bill to scrap gun registry ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   CANDICE HOEPPNER DISMAYED AT SENATE’S AMENDMENTS OF GOVERNMENT CRIME BILL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   Question in the House for Justice Minister on Bill C-25 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE DOESN’T SPEAK FOR ALL OFFICERS ON BILL C-391, SAYS MP HOEPPNER ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   Hoeppner asks Minister of Public Safety Why Opposition Should Support C-391 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   Hoeppner Speaks During Second Hour of Debate for Bill C-391 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   Hoeppner Ask Minister of Public Safety Why Opposition Should Support C-391 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------       HOC Question on Violent Crime ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   Opposition United to Support The Long Gun Registry ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   Gun Registry Information Leak - EKOS Survey ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   Liberal Senate Holding Up Bill C-25 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   Speech for Second Hour of Debate ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   Bill C-391 Up for Debate Tonight - Why Should Opposition Support It ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   Senate Holding Up Mandatory Jail Time For Drug Offences Legislation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   Hoeppner Clarifies Bill C-391 Half-Truths ---------------------------------------------------------------------------               OTTAWA OFFICE: Room 651, Confederation Building HOUSE OF COMMONS OTTAWA, ON K1A 0A6 Tel: 613-995-9511 Fax 613-947-0313 Email: info@candicehoeppner.com PORTAGE OFFICE: Unit E, 306 Saskatchewan Av. E. Portage La Prairie, MB (Please direct mail to the Morden office) 1.866.856.2090 MORDEN OFFICE: Unit E, 886 Thornhill Street MORDEN, MB  R6M 2E1 Office 204-822-7440 Fax: 204-822-7445 Toll Free  1-866-856-2090 Email: info@candicehoeppner.com