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House Hansard - 150

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
January 31, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 150 - Jan/31/23
Hon. David Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Lib.)
  • Jan/31/23 2:28:18 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, our government has always been clear about its concerns regarding the pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause by the provinces and about the fact that we are weighing all of our options. We are strongly committed to defending the rights and freedoms protected by the Charter, which was in fact created to protect minorities across Canada. In the dialogue between Parliament and the courts, the first word should not be the last.
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Context: House Hansard - 150 - Jan/31/23
Hon. David Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Lib.)
  • Jan/31/23 2:29:35 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Pierre Elliott Trudeau's Charter was created to defend the rights and freedoms of individuals. The same is true of René Lévesque's original charter. We are proud of Canada's traditions when it comes to charters and protecting minorities. The pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause goes against the spirit of these charters and the dialogue between Parliament and the courts. As I just said, the first word should not be the last.
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Context: House Hansard - 150 - Jan/31/23
Hon. David Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Lib.)
  • Jan/31/23 3:02:41 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-5 
Mr. Speaker, we firmly believe that all victims of sexual assault deserve a justice system that treats them with dignity and respect. I would like to recognize the resilience of this victim and of all victims of sexual assault. We recognize the devastating effects that sexual assault has on victims. Serious crimes deserve serious consequences. My colleague knows full well that I cannot comment on a specific case, especially since the Quebec Court decision could be appealed by Quebec's director of criminal and penal prosecutions, the DPCP. We are awaiting his decision.
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Context: House Hansard - 150 - Jan/31/23
Hon. David Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Lib.)
  • Jan/31/23 3:03:59 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-5 
Mr. Speaker, what our hon. colleague is saying is just wrong. Our government has taken action on several fronts to support victims of sexual assault and to ensure they are treated with dignity and respect. Ever since Bill C‑3 was passed, all new federally appointed judges must participate in sexual assault training. Our government also made significant changes to Canadian sexual assault law with Bill C‑51, one of the most progressive pieces of legislation in the world. We will keep working to protect victims of sexual assault.
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Context: House Hansard - 150 - Jan/31/23
Hon. David Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Lib.)
  • Jan/31/23 3:07:42 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians deserve to be and to feel safe. We all have a role to play in protecting our communities. The laws on bail are clear. Detaining an accused person is justified only if it is necessary to protect the safety of the public. As my colleague knows, provinces and territories and, of course, police forces are also responsible for the enforcement of bail conditions, and we are providing resources to support them. We remain open to good ideas and proposals from our provincial and territorial counterparts and the opposition to reforming our bail system, including other parts of the criminal justice regime.
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