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Woodbridge, a suburb of Vaughan, Ontario, just north of Toronto, features pleasant neighborhoods that embody the Canadian dream.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre unveiled his tough-on-crime legislation at a local house on Thursday, ahead of Parliament's return.

The house featured $100,000 in security upgrades, including surveillance cameras and bulletproof glass. Poilievre noted that this sum, once enough to buy a house in Canada a decade ago, is now only for protection.

Incredible.

This dwelling reflects a grim reality in the Greater Toronto Area, experiencing a historic crime wave marked by random attacks, political assassinations, and deadly home invasions. One cannot be too careful.

To fix this, Poilievre's party will introduce the "Jail Not Bail Act." MP Arpan Khanna, who secured the 10th spot in the private member's bill lottery, is sponsoring the bill, which will likely be debated this fall.

If passed, the bill will amend Bill C-75, which mandates judges grant bail at the "earliest reasonable opportunity" with the "least onerous conditions."

Violent criminals are too often released, with deadly consequences.

Poilievre highlighted recent crimes by thugs inexplicably granted bail, citing the tragic case of Bailey McCourt in Kelowna, B.C., allegedly murdered by her ex-husband hours after his release.

Poilievre stood with victims of violent crime at the press conference, sharing their heartbreaking stories.

With Canadian streets becoming increasingly dangerous, crime may have overtaken tariffs as the top concern. A "Jail Not Bail Act" is crucial to replace lenient laws.

Will this private member's bill pass with cross-party support, or will Parliament let down Canadians once more?