Bill C-41

Routine Proceedings

…usual practice of the House, on the day the House begins debate on the motion for second reading of Bill C-41, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, no later than the ordinary hour of daily adjournment or when no member rises to speak during the debate, whichev…

Government Orders

… create aspects of that benefit but not prescribe the nature of that benefit in legislation. We had Bill C-41, a bill that would empower the government to make certain exceptions in the Anti-terrorism Act, but it did not provide specificity around places where it would apply and many other aspects of how tho…

Oral Questions

… minorities who have been systematically targeted by the Taliban. That is why, today, we introduced Bill C-41, which would reduce barriers and would allow us to deliver the humanitarian aid, the food, the shelter and the clothing they need. By doing so, by passing this law, and hopefully with the support of …

Routine Proceedings

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-41, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)

Private Members' Business

…sed the House unanimously at second reading stage. A bill that I introduced in the 42nd Parliament, Bill C-417, a bill that is substantively the same as this bill, passed the House at all legislative stages but did not progress due to the call of the 2019 election. Thanks to the leadership of Senator Pierre-…

Private Members' Business

…sly supported. I certainly support the recommendation and I support this bill. For instance, former Bill C-417 in 2019 unanimously passed in the House of Commons following the adoption of amendments by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. I call on all members to support Bill S-206 because it …

Private Members' Business

…ll S-206 is nearly identical to former bills introduced in previous parliamentary sessions, notably Bill C-417, which the government also supported. Bill S-206 includes a change to the Criminal Code that has garnered unanimous support, and I believe it should once again receive the same treatment, as it is a…

Private Members' Business

…irst, during the study on juror supports and then at the justice committee again when I put forward Bill C-417. It received a clean bill of health all the way through. There were, in fact, no objections from any witnesses, and as far as it being in place, it has been in place in Victoria, and the evidence th…

Private Members' Business

… C-14 was passed into law, my former colleague David Anderson introduced his private member's bill, Bill C-418, during the 42nd Parliament. However, that bill also died on the Order Paper when the general election was called in 2019. I would like to thank all those who have been championing this issue for ma…

Routine Proceedings

… seeing that former jurors could get the help that they need and deserve. This bill is identical to Bill C-417 that I introduced, which passed this House unanimously in 2019. This is a common-sense, non-partisan bill that has enjoyed unanimous support. I urge its speedy passage. (Motion agreed to and bill re…