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House Hansard - 238

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 24, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 238 - Oct/24/23
Mr. Arnold Viersen (Peace River—Westlock, CPC)
  • Oct/24/23 10:27:46 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the last petition I have to present is from Canadians across the country who are concerned about the increased risk of violence that happens to women who are pregnant. Currently, the injury or death of preborn children as victims of crime are not considered aggravating circumstances for sentencing. The petitioners call on the Government of Canada to recognize this and to legislate that the abuse of a pregnant woman and the infliction of harm on a preborn child be considered aggravating circumstances for sentencing in the Criminal Code.
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Context: House Hansard - 238 - Oct/24/23
Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay (South Surrey—White Rock, CPC)
  • Oct/24/23 2:13:13 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I address the tragic news out of Sault Ste. Marie. Five people are dead, including three children, ages six, seven and 12, all shot and killed in an act of domestic violence. These innocent lives were ripped away by someone who was supposed to protect them. This is an unimaginable and devastating loss. On behalf of the official opposition, I extend condolences to the victims' loved ones. Our hearts go out to them as they grieve this loss. As a family lawyer who has helped women navigate difficult and violent relationships, I must point out that this is not an isolated incident. This government must do more to protect women and children from domestic violence. On average, a woman is killed every six days by their partner. The justice minister admits that this type of violence is an epidemic, but they failed to protect this family. The Prime Minister cannot continue to sit on the sidelines while women and children lose their lives.
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Context: House Hansard - 238 - Oct/24/23
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Oct/24/23 2:21:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I will respond to my hon. colleague in a moment. First, though, I want to express my deep sorrow at the deaths of five Canadians, including three children, in Sault Ste. Marie this morning. It is a senseless tragedy that occurred after intimate partner violence escalated into a shooting rampage at two homes. I want to extend my deepest condolences to the grieving families, friends and loved ones of the victims, and for them to know that they are not alone.
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