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House Hansard - 135

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 25, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 135 - Nov/25/22
Ms. Sylvie Bérubé (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou, BQ)
  • Nov/25/22 10:10:31 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-20 
Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for his speech on Bill C‑20. I would like to suggest a few amendments. The Bloc Québécois believes that an independent complaint process is both necessary and good for the public. For example, in early January 2020, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada found significant flaws concerning searches of travellers' electronic devices, which demonstrates the importance of having an independent body to review complaints. I would like my colleague to tell me what solutions can be found in Bill C-20.
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Context: House Hansard - 135 - Nov/25/22
Ms. Christine Normandin (Saint-Jean, BQ)
  • Nov/25/22 10:44:52 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-20 
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her speech. I would like her to talk about what happens after the bill passes. It is one thing to have a good bill that provides a complaint mechanism, but the public needs to be well informed about it. Take the compensation for victims of sexual misconduct in the army, for example. We recently found out that very few francophones were able to receive compensation because it had not been well publicized. Even when the intentions are good, if the complaint mechanism is not well publicized then the legislation loses some of its value. I would like my colleague to talk to us about the importance of ensuring that the public is fully informed once the bill is implemented.
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Context: House Hansard - 135 - Nov/25/22
Mr. George Chahal
  • Nov/25/22 12:31:10 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-20 
Mr. Speaker, I think it is important to make sure that indigenous voices are reflected and heard. I think this bill would provide an opportunity for Canadians, from coast to coast to coast, with any of the complaints they have, whether with respect to the RCMP or the CBSA, to be able to bring them forward. We must continue to work together with all members of communities who have faced discrimination and racism to make sure that we tackle these issues head on and make sure we have a strong system of complaint where folks can make those complaints, but where they can also be addressed.
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