Vic Toews Judiciary Rumors

Apparently, former Justice Minister and current President of the Treasury Board Vic Toews is being considered for an appointment as a Federal judge in Manitoba. If true, and he accepts the appointment, it will be a great loss for the Conservative government as well as a great gain for the people of Manitoba.

Although he has not received as much visibility or publicity as President of the Treasury Board, his actions as Minister of justice included some of the most commendable and innovative reforms in generations.

• He worked tirelessly to raise the age of sexual consent to protect children from sexual predators and exploitative adults.
• He helped ensure that criminals convicted of serious crimes are not eligible to be sentences to house arrest.
• He was responsible for initiating reforms calling for mandatory minimum sentences for people who commit gun crimes.
• He accurately recognized that a lenient and mild youth criminal justice system does nothing to help rehabilitate criminals or to protect society.
• He fought to protect society and innocent victims by introducing revamped 'dangerous offender' legislation.

Vic Toews is a true conservative. He has strong principles, convictions, and values. While I will miss him in Ottawa if this rumor does come to pass, I am certain he will carry out his duties and obligations admirably in Manitoba.