Key Issues

Tackling Crime

Safe streets and safe communities have long been a part of the Canadian way of life. Under the Liberals, little was done to address concerns about the increasing threat of gun, gang and drug crime in our neighbourhoods. Conservatives have taken action to get tough on criminals and make out streets safer.

Conservatives are cracking down on crime to build a stronger, safer, better Canada.

The Conservative Record

Passed a law to crack down on street racing
Cracked down on money laundering by organized crime and terrorists
Invested $16.1 million to protect youth at risk
Invested $64 million in a National Anti-Drug Strategy
Established Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime
Took action to arm border guards
Invested $1.4 billion to strengthen our national security and further protect against the threat of terrorism
Invested in 1,000 new RCMP personnel and are working with the provinces and municipalities to hire 2,500 more municipal police
Introduced legislation to limit house arrest to ensure people who commit serious and violent crime will serve their time in jail instead of their living rooms
Introduced legislation to require mandatory minimum sentences for gun crimes
Introduced legislation that will result in tougher sentences for violent repeat offenders and establish reverse onus in bail hearings for firearm-related offenses
Introduced new laws to protect children from sexual predators by increasing the age of protection from 14 to 16
Introduced new laws to help police crack down on drug-impaired driving