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Media supports crime bill

2/28/2009

Supportive Quotes – Bill C-14 – Organized Crime

“Organized crime is probably the single biggest issue we face in Canada today. I’m so pleased,” – Manitoba Justice Minister Dave Chomiak (NDP) – WINNIPEG SUN, PAGE 13 (February 27, 2009)

“I’m super excited, this is the best news I’ve heard in a long time,” – Isora Van Dresser, whose boyfriend Phil Haiart was killed in the crossfire of disputing gangs – WINNIPEG FREE PRESS, PAGE B2 (February 27, 2009)

“The Vancouver Police Department has maintained for years that we need tougher penalties and longer jail sentences. While criminals are in jail, the community is safe from them committing other crimes.” – Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu – THE PROVINCE, PAGE A3 (February 27, 2009)

“…there is no dispute over the main benefit of longer sentences; while criminals are in jail, the community is safe from them committing other crimes.” – Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu – VANCOUVER SUN, PAGE A6 (February 27, 2009)

“We know that death and jail are two good ways to end someone’s gang involvement. Getting them out of the mix for a few years would be good,” – Cathy Prowse, 25 year veteran of the Calgary police force and gang expert at the University of Calgary – CALGARY HERALD, PAGE A1 (February 27, 2009)

“It’s not always about deterrence. Sometimes it’s about protection of society from that specific gang member and keeping them away longer. Is it a deterrent for someone in that lifestyle? I don’t think anything is.” – Sgt. Tony Simioni, Edmonton Police Association – EDMONTON SUN, PAGE 2 (February 27, 2009)

“It’s called retribution. It’ll have a specific deterrent on the (convict) from ever doing it again.” – Bill Pitt, University of Alberta criminologist and former Mountie – EDMONTON SUN, PAGE 2 (February 27, 2009)

“Any measures or initiatives at the federal level that will assist in ensuring community or officer safety are welcome,” – Olaf Heinzel, Waterloo regional police representative – WATERLOO REGION RECORD, PAGE A1 (February 27, 2009)

“I’m extremely pleased with (the new legislation). It appears to be a very powerful piece of legislation and it’s specifically targeted at the most serious crimes and the ones that we feel are most essential to deal with.” – Don Morgan, Minister of Justice for Saskatchewan – THE LEADER-POST (REGINA), PAGE A3 (February 27, 2009)

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