Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a new Conservative government will bring tougher justice by restoring consecutive life sentences for multiple murderers—reversing a Supreme Court decision that struck down the practice in 2022.
Poilievre announced plans to reintroduce the “Protecting Canadians by Ending Sentence Discounts for Multiple Murders Act” and invoke the Charter’s Section 33, the notwithstanding clause, to override the Court’s ruling. He argued that mass murderers should face a life sentence that truly means life, without early parole eligibility.
The Supreme Court decision reduced the sentences of several of Canada’s most notorious killers, including Alexandre Bissonnette, who killed six worshippers at a Quebec mosque. His parole eligibility dropped from 40 years to 25. Similarly, Justin Bourque, convicted of killing three RCMP officers in Moncton, saw his parole eligibility reduced from 75 to 25 years.
Poilievre criticized the Liberal government for failing to act over the past three years, saying only a Conservative government will ensure justice is served and public safety is prioritized. He pledged to keep Canada’s most dangerous criminals behind bars for life and restore confidence in the justice system.
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