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Canadian conflict over mandatory sentences

A controversy in Canada over mandatory sentencing.

"Real Menard of the Bloc Quebecois demanded that Toews produce Canadian studies to show that there would be any reduction in offences.

Toews scoffed that Menard supported the gun registry — which the minister said did nothing to fight crime — but opposed tougher sentences.

The two got into a shouting match.

“He wants more guns out there,” said Menard."

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