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e-4743 (Justice)
E-petition
Initiated by Kaylee Lindberg from Dawson Creek, British Columbia
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the House of Commons
Whereas:
- The crime rate in Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies continues to rise and pose a significant threat to public safety and community wellbeing;
- Since 2015, violent crime in Canada has increased by 39%, gang-related homicides have increased by 108%, repeat offenders are obtaining bail easily, decriminalization of drugs has caused increased concern for public safety, and increasing crime and violence is putting Canadians at risk;
- Many residents in the cities of Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Prince George and surrounding communities feel unsafe in their own neighbourhoods due to the increase in drive-by shootings and drug-related crime; and
- Rural communities should not have to accept the violent, financial, societal, and economic consequences of the government's lack of action in addressing crime.
We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the government of Canada to:
1. Repeal soft-on-crime and catch-and-release policies that have directly contributed to the rising rate of crime in Canada;
2. End the decriminalization of hard drugs;
3. Stop the tax-funded handout of hard drugs; and
4. Invest money into treatment and recovery and bring our loved ones home drug-free.
- Open for signature
- December 20, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- March 19, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (EDT)
