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 tackling 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

The Liberal Record

	Liberals have gutted new legislation that would have established mandatory minimum penalties for gun crimes.
	Liberals are stalling progress on legislation to establish reverse onus for bail for offenses involving firearms and tougher sentences for repeat dangerous offenders.
	Liberals voted to weaken another tough anti-crime bill so that people who burn down your house or steal your car may serve their sentences at home instead of in jail.

The NDP Record

	The NDP supported the Liberal plan to gut legislation that would have limited house arrest for many people found guilty of break and enter, arson and car theft.
	The NDP consistently opposes new laws to get tough on criminals.

For Canadians, the choice is clear: strong leadership and tackling crime with the Conservatives or weak leadership and soft on crime with the Liberals.