PrimeTime Politics The MacDonald-Laurier Institute has released a new study suggesting Canada’s violent crime rate might not be dropping after all. Peter Van Dusen speaks with study author Scott Newark and Ronald-Frans Melchers, a University of Ottawa criminology professor who disputes the argument. Crime continues to shape the week on Parliament Hill, where the Liberals are withdrawing support for a bill to impose mandatory minimum sentences on certain drug crimes. We hear from Justice Minister Rob Nicholson, who is accusing the opposition of a “soft on crime” agenda. Martin Stringer catches up with New Democrat MP Bill Siksay, whose bill to protect transgendered and transsexual rights passed the House of Commons yesterday. What happens now that the legislation goes to the Conservative-controlled Senate?Costanza Musu, an international affairs professor at the University of Ottawa, analyzes today’s events in Egypt, where the military has taken control of the government.Also: Justice Minister Rob Nicholson, Liberal public safety critic Mark Holland, and NDP justice critic Joe Comartin comment on Bill S-10 Liberal MPs Gerard Kennedy, Rob Oliphant, and Justin Trudeau accuse the government of abusing funds for immigration resettlement Quebec Premier Jean Charest answers questions at an arena funding announcement in Quebec City with Mayor Régis Lebeaume Environment Minister Peter Kent and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz make an announcement on renewable fuel regulations for diesel and heating oil Defence Minister Peter MacKay and Fisheries Minister Gail Shea announce a plan to name Coast Guard ships after Canadian heroes