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House Hansard - 316

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 23, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 316 - May/23/24
Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 8:31:52 p.m.
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Madam Chair, there were 7,671 charges over a period of nine years, 2012 to—
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The Deputy Chair
  • May/23/24 8:31:58 p.m.
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The hon. member.
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Mr. Jasraj Singh Hallan
  • May/23/24 8:31:59 p.m.
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Madam Chair, there were 9,700 cases of extortion in 2022. That is a 40% increase. Have they doubled since 2012, yes or no?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 8:32:10 p.m.
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Madam Chair, the number that I have, as I have indicated repeatedly, is 7,671 charges completed for extortion between 2012 and—
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The Deputy Chair
  • May/23/24 8:32:19 p.m.
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The hon. member.
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Mr. Jasraj Singh Hallan
  • May/23/24 8:32:20 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-5 
Madam Chair, the Liberal Bill C-5 made it easier for criminals to commit extortion with a gun. It makes it easier for them to get out of jail. Have cases of extortion gone up since 2022, yes or no?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 8:32:32 p.m.
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Madam Chair, as I have indicated, extortion is on the rise. We have a mandatory minimum penalty for a repeat offender who uses a weapon for extortion. We are ensuring that extortion is being taken seriously because it is on the rise.
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Mr. Jasraj Singh Hallan
  • May/23/24 8:32:45 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-5 
Madam Chair, Bill C-5 took away mandatory minimums for criminals committing extortion with a gun. Why?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 8:32:55 p.m.
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Madam Chair, there is a mandatory minimum penalty in place for people who use a restricted or prohibited firearm. The—
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The Deputy Chair
  • May/23/24 8:33:02 p.m.
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The hon. member.
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Mr. Jasraj Singh Hallan
  • May/23/24 8:33:03 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-5 
Minister, Bill C-5 repealed mandatory minimums for criminals committing extortion with a gun. Why?
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The Deputy Chair
  • May/23/24 8:33:11 p.m.
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The member knows that he is to address questions and comments through the Chair.
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 8:33:15 p.m.
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Madam Chair, the hon. member should know that is categorically incorrect, and I encourage him to read the Criminal Code. If someone commits an extortion with a prohibited firearm, that person is subject to a mandatory minimum.
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Mr. Jasraj Singh Hallan
  • May/23/24 8:33:25 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-5 
Madam Chair, I will give the minister one more chance. Bill C-5 repealed mandatory minimums for extortion with a gun. Why?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 8:33:33 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-5 
Madam Chair, there is a mandatory minimum penalty that is in place right now that was unchanged through Bill C-5. If someone does use—
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The Deputy Chair
  • May/23/24 8:33:42 p.m.
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The hon. member.
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Mr. Jasraj Singh Hallan
  • May/23/24 8:33:43 p.m.
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Madam Chair, extortion cases have doubled since 2019. Is the minister proud of that?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 8:33:48 p.m.
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Madam Chair, extortion is rising. We are seized of that matter and we are addressing it.
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Mr. Jasraj Singh Hallan
  • May/23/24 8:33:55 p.m.
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Madam Chair, does the minister think it was wise to make it easier to commit violent extortion with a gun?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 8:34:01 p.m.
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Madam Chair, violent extortion that involves a prohibited firearm attracts a mandatory minimum penalty.
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