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David McGuinty Liberal
“Moving military sexual offence cases to civilian courts is hard work. We are making deals with the provinces to help them handle these extra cases. We already made a deal with Ontario and are working with the others.”
“Mr. Speaker, the member raises an important question. We recognize that the transfer of Criminal Code sexual offence cases from the military justice system to the civilian justice system is a complex process. That is exactly why we are signing memoranda of understanding with the provinces. It is to make sure they have the means to deal with those additional cases. We have already signed a successful memorandum of understanding with the Province of Ontario, and work is ongoing with other provinces.”
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Mr. Speaker, the member raises an important question. We recognize that the transfer of Criminal Code sexual offence cases from the military justice system to the civilian justice system is a complex process. That is exactly why we are signing memoranda of understanding with the provinces. It is to make sure they have the means to deal with those additional cases. We have already signed a successful memorandum of understanding with the Province of Ontario, and work is ongoing with other provinces.