October 7, 2025
Satinder Sukraat
Today on Red FM, Federal Financial Critic and Calgary MP Jasraj Singh Hallan spoke with News Director Rishi Nagar over the phone, discussing key national issues including the “Jail Not Bail” motion, changes to the federal budget timeline, and Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ongoing U.S. visit amid new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
Hallan began by expressing disappointment that the “Jail Not Bail” motion, introduced by his Conservative colleague Arpan Khanna, failed to pass in Parliament after being rejected by the Liberal and NDP parties. He argued that Bill C-75, brought in by the Liberals, has made it too easy for offenders to receive bail, while Bill C-5 has contributed to a rise in crime across Canada.
“The motion aimed to fast-track Bill 242 so that we could restore safety in our communities,” Hallan said. “Unfortunately, the Liberals and NDP voted against it. Crime in Canada has gone up significantly over the past decade, and it’s very disappointing.” He urged all Liberal MPs to reconsider and support measures that prioritize public safety.
Turning to the federal budget, Hallan criticized the government for repeated delays and inconsistencies in setting a presentation date. “Even after 18 months, they still haven’t finalized the budget,” he said. “They first said they wouldn’t present it, then promised a partial one. Now, under pressure, they’ve moved it to November — but even that date keeps shifting.” He added that the newly announced budget will cost Canadians more than those under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and noted that the new Finance Minister will soon face review by the Verification Committee.
On the topic of Prime Minister Carney’s visit to the United States, Hallan criticized the lack of progress on trade and tariffs. “During the election, Mark Carney promised to reach a deal with President Trump by July 21,” he said. “It’s now October, no deal has been made, and tariffs are only increasing. Canadian businesses are being pushed toward the U.S. instead of being supported here at home.”
Hallan concluded that despite Prime Minister Carney’s claims that he could manage relations with President Trump effectively, his handling of the situation “has clearly failed,” leaving Canadian workers and industries to bear the consequences.
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