Western Canadians letting their voices being heard regarding the punishment for dangerous offenders.

Nearly 25 thousand petitions have been sent to Ottawa from people in Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and BC asking the government to crack down on dangerous offenders.

The government has Bill C-27 on the table right now which would do that.

The issue coming to light after convicted sex offender Peter Whitmore was sentenced to life in prison, with a chance at parole after just 7 years, due to a plea bargain.

Souris Moose Mountain MP Ed Komarnicki says the bill will get more discussion when MP's return to Parliament Hill in the fall.