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During oral questions on national defence, a Liberal member asked about concerns raised by survivors during committee study of Bill C-11, which changes how sexual offence cases move from the military justice system to civilian courts, and whether the minister would support a Senate amendment adding an end date. The Minister of National Defence said the bill is meant to bring culture change to the Canadian Armed Forces and to put into law recommendations from two expert reviews, and said the government is open to adding a review date in the Senate.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Anita Vandenbeld

Liberal
“Survivors worry about moving cases from military courts to civilian courts. Will the minister support changing the bill to include an end date, as our committee agreed?”
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Mr. Speaker, during committee testimony on Bill C-11, we heard from many survivors about concerns with the transfer of cases from the military system to the civilian court system. Would the Minister of National Defence tell the House whether he would be supportive if the Senate were to amend Bill C-11 to include the sunset clause as passed at the committee stage?

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David McGuinty

Liberal

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“We introduced this bill to change the culture in the Canadian Armed Forces and improve our national security. It turns key recommendations from two expert reports into law. We are open to adding a review date in the Senate to make the bill stronger.”
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for her passionate work behind the bill. Delivering culture change in the Canadian Armed Forces is not only the right thing to do, but it is critical for the operational needs for national security. That is why we introduced Bill C-11. It is to codify in law key recommendations from two comprehensive external reports. I can confirm that we are open to amendment in the Senate to include the sunset clause that would strengthen the bill.

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