Discussion · Oral Questions
Patricia Lattanzio Liberal
“I want all members to pass this bill quickly to protect victims. It makes controlling or threatening a partner a crime before it turns deadly, and it protects people from sexual exploitation like fake computer-made pictures.”
“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her leadership. Violence driven by control and fear leaves deep and lasting harm, and far too many women and children are living with those consequences. That is why we introduced Bill C-16, one of the most significant updates to Canada’s criminal justice system in generations. It would criminalize coercive control before violence turns lethal and would strengthen protections against sexual exploitation, including AI deepfakes. Every day we delay in passing this bill, we are delaying protecting victims. I urge all members to support Bill C-16.”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her leadership. Violence driven by control and fear leaves deep and lasting harm, and far too many women and children are living with those consequences. That is why we introduced Bill C-16, one of the most significant updates to Canada’s criminal justice system in generations. It would criminalize coercive control before violence turns lethal and would strengthen protections against sexual exploitation, including AI deepfakes. Every day we delay in passing this bill, we are delaying protecting victims. I urge all members to support Bill C-16.