Bill C-11

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…at today we see sexual assaults being tried in the civil process as opposed to the military courts. Bill C-11, in essence, would put that into criminal law to ensure there is further clarity on the issue. This Prime Minister, understanding the impact on the Canadian Forces, has ensured that we have this bill…

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Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak to Bill C-11, the military justice system modernization act. In short, the bill would amend the National Defence Act by removing investigative and prosecutorial jurisdiction in respect of sexual offences from the…

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…he hon. member tried to convince us of. Tomorrow we will resume consideration and second reading of Bill C-11, the military justice system modernization act. When we return on Monday, October 20, we will begin debate at second reading stage of Bill C-12, an act respecting certain measures relating to the sec…

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…ttempt suicide or develop substance abuse problems in response to the trauma they have experienced. Bill C-11, which we have been discussing for several days now, deals with a truly important topic. We must address it seriously and with empathy, and honestly, we need to consider the purpose of the bill from …

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Uqaqtittiji, I will start by sharing that the NDP supports Bill C-11. I dedicate this speech to the victims of abuse in the military, who deserve justice. Canadians who serve and have served in the armed forces and reserves deserve our respect and gratitude. Women, me…

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…ing my time with my hon. colleague, the member for Laurentides—Labelle. Today, we are talking about Bill C-11, the military justice system modernization act. This is an issue that I have been following since the beginning of my first term. As the Bloc Québécois critic for the status of women, I have had to t…

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…f the recommendations coming out of the three Supreme Court justices' reports. If implemented, then Bill C-11 would achieve one of those many recommendations that still need to be actioned. It would be nice to see that one achieved. We look forward to seeing the other recommendations completed also, to resol…

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The House resumed consideration of the motion that Bill C-11, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts, be read the second time and referred to a committee.

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…fortunately, all too often, people in uniform are impacted by military sexual trauma, an issue that Bill C-11 looks to address. My Conservative colleagues and I wholeheartedly believe that we must address and provide realistic solutions to the issues of sexual misconduct, racism, sexism and other forms of ha…

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…ian military justice system and the transformation of the culture within the Canadian Armed Forces. Bill C-11 is an important step in renewing the Canadian Armed Forces and ensuring that our military institutions reflect the values of justice and dignity that Canadians and CAF members both expect and deserve…