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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 8:32:32 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Minister, Bill C-5 repealed mandatory minimums for criminals committing extortion with a gun.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 Bill C-5 repealed mandatory minimums for extortion with a gun.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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Mr. Jasraj Singh Hallan
  • May/23/24 8:34:09 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-5 
Madam Chair, the minister is incorrect. I will give him one more chance. Does he think it was wise to make it easier for a criminal to commit extortion with a gun through a Bill C-5, yes or no?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 8:34:21 p.m.
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Madam Chair, I would encourage the member to read the Criminal Code. The mandatory minimum remains in place for extortion that is committed with violence with a restricted firearm.
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Mr. Jasraj Singh Hallan
  • May/23/24 8:34:31 p.m.
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Madam Chair, what about with non-restricted guns?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 8:34:35 p.m.
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Madam Chair, extortion with a restricted firearm— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Mr. Jasraj Singh Hallan
  • May/23/24 8:34:43 p.m.
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Madam Chair, now the truth comes out. The minister was misleading the entire time. What about non-restricted guns?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 8:34:49 p.m.
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Madam Chair, extortion is on the rise in Canada. We are treating extortion with the seriousness it deserves.
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