Discussion · Government Orders
Kevin Lamoureux Liberal
“I support this bill because it protects women from controlling abuse and femicide, and brings back some minimum sentences. I want to know what the member thinks about it.”
“Mr. Speaker, I look at Bill C-16 as very much an initiative that recognizes, as the member also recognized, the issues of femicide and coercive actions. This is something that has been, in my opinion, long overdue. I think Canada is demonstrating strong leadership on that front. It would also reinstate a number of mandatory minimums with a safety clause put in so it would be charter-compliant. These would be substantial changes to protect and continue to support women of all ages and backgrounds in Canada. I am wondering if the member could share her thoughts on the overall principle of the legislation we are debating today.”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, I look at Bill C-16 as very much an initiative that recognizes, as the member also recognized, the issues of femicide and coercive actions. This is something that has been, in my opinion, long overdue. I think Canada is demonstrating strong leadership on that front. It would also reinstate a number of mandatory minimums with a safety clause put in so it would be charter-compliant. These would be substantial changes to protect and continue to support women of all ages and backgrounds in Canada. I am wondering if the member could share her thoughts on the overall principle of the legislation we are debating today.