QUESTION PERIOD — Public Safety
Crime Prevention
February 5, 2026
There are discussions, but there has not been any change. That’s the issue that happened in December.
A troubling consequence of your government’s mishandling of public safety, on the other hand, is its impact on national unity. As crime rises and offenders face no meaningful consequences, Canadians are becoming increasingly disillusioned not just with your government but with federalism itself.
When will your government recognize that its inaction on crime, just as its inaction with the floods, is directly undermining national unity?
Senator Martin, you won’t be surprised that I totally disagree with your premises. We had the justice minister here in this very chamber, who was explaining to us the amendments that are going on with the Criminal Code.
I just explained to you that we have action going on as far as the flooding is concerned, and yesterday I answered your question concerning the Surrey situation, and I think that I was quite clear that we are taking real action on those issues. It doesn’t matter if the premises of the question are wrong when the actions are right.
Well, here is an example of what happened this past weekend. A small-business owner in Nanaimo had his tugboat broken into and destroyed, only for the assailant to be arrested, released immediately and then return to the scene shortly thereafter.
Senator Moreau, after 10 years of policies and lots of talk that have made Canada less safe, can you honestly tell this chamber why Canadians should trust your government to protect them?
You had the example two days ago with the Surrey question that you were asking. They were arresting the same day you were asking the question. I think that we are taking action. We are there where it counts. We are increasing budgets for the police. We are strengthening the Criminal Code. Those are actions, and I think that you should join my voice to tell Canadians that they should feel safe in their communities because that is the action we’re taking.
