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Jacob Mantle Conservative
“Criminal law belongs to the federal government, not the provinces. Even so, the federal government can and should consult Quebec and the other provinces on these issues.”
“Madam Speaker, I am always open to consultation with the provinces. I talked about constitutional issues. One, of course, is the division of powers. I am not sure I agree with the member’s premise. The Criminal Code is obviously within the purview of the federal government, not the provinces. However, there is nothing that prevents the federal government from consulting with Quebec or any other province on these issues, and I think it should do that.”
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Madam Speaker, I am always open to consultation with the provinces. I talked about constitutional issues. One, of course, is the division of powers. I am not sure I agree with the member’s premise. The Criminal Code is obviously within the purview of the federal government, not the provinces. However, there is nothing that prevents the federal government from consulting with Quebec or any other province on these issues, and I think it should do that.