Spoke on RCMP Allegations Concerning Foreign Interference from the Government of India
Tue Oct 22 2024
Mr. Speaker, in her speech, my hon. colleague mentioned that the RCMP made very serious allegations. Some of them extend to Indian agents, through either money or possibly coercion, using Canadians or people on Canadian soil to conduct extortion. I know that is happening right across the country, but I have heard that a lot of extortion is happening in the Brampton area. There are very serious situations, with shootings at homes and businesses.
Would it not make sense, if foreign interference is happening and Canadians or at least people on Canadian soil are being used in this way, to give the police more tools? The police should have laws in their hands that they can use to not only prosecute criminals and keep them in jail longer, but work with them to find out more about who is involved in these criminal organizations. Right now, there are no mandatory minimum penalties, but the member voted against such legislation. Why?
Mr. Speaker, in her speech, my hon. colleague mentioned that the RCMP made very serious allegations. Some of them extend to Indian agents, through either money or possibly coercion, using Canadians or people on Canadian soil to conduct extortion. I know that is happening right across the country, but I have heard that a lot of extortion is happening in the Brampton area. There are very serious situations, with shootings at homes and businesses.
Would it not make sense, if foreign interference is happening and Canadians or at least people on Canadian soil are being used in this way, to give the police more tools? The police should have laws in their hands that they can use to not only prosecute criminals and keep them in jail longer, but work with them to find out more about who is involved in these criminal organizations. Right now, there are no mandatory minimum penalties, but the member voted against such legislation. Why?