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Military Justice System Modernization Act

A bill to amend the National Defence Act, mostly by removing military jurisdiction over sexual offences. Members discussed victim choice between military or civilian courts, the bill’s origins in a previous report, and a removed sunset clause. In debate, the Liberals suggested they may add the sunset clause back in the Senate.

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Yves Perron

Bloc Québécois
“I want to call out the Liberals for rejecting all our ideas and not working with us. It makes them look bad.”
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Claude DeBellefeuille

Bloc Québécois
“You talk a lot about helping victims. But victims asked for specific changes in the bill. Other parties tried to add those changes. You blocked those changes just because your party has more votes. How can you face those victims now? I don't think you really listen to victims.”
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Yves Perron

Bloc Québécois
“I want the Liberals to look bad for taking away a choice we voted to give victims. Let's make them sound arrogant, like they think only they can decide what's true.”
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