The main changes C-321 would make, in plain reading order.
Back to billsSponsor: Todd Doherty, Member of Parliament (Cariboo—Prince George)
Proposed changes
This enactment amends the Criminal Code to require a court to consider the fact that the victim of an assault is a health care professional or a first responder to be an aggravating circumstance for the purposes of sentencing.
After second reading, a examines the bill clause by clause.
Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST)
3 meetings between October 26 and November 30, 2023
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (LCJC)
3 meetings between October 10 and December 5, 2024
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“Bill C-321, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assaults against persons who provide health services and first responders)”
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The most recent recorded speeches on this bill. Links go to the official transcript of that sitting.
Todd Doherty · Conservative
Sponsor’s speech, May 2, 2023 (House) · Read the transcript
Majid Jowhari · Liberal
Response speech, May 2, 2023 (House) · Read the transcript
Rhéal Éloi Fortin · Bloc Québécois
Response speech, May 2, 2023 (House) · Read the transcript
Don Davies · NDP
Response speech, May 2, 2023 (House) · Read the transcript
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