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House Hansard - 162

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 16, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 162 - Feb/16/23
Mr. Emmanuel Dubourg (Bourassa, Lib.)
  • Feb/16/23 2:51:11 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, since the murder of George Floyd, our government has announced several measures to combat systemic racism. We know that Black people are overrepresented in prisons. Yesterday, the Minister of Justice announced the establishment of the steering group for Canada's Black justice strategy. Can he tell us more?
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Context: House Hansard - 162 - Feb/16/23
Hon. David Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Lib.)
  • Feb/16/23 2:58:58 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the purpose of Bill C‑5, is to address systemic racism and the overrepresentation of indigenous and Black people in the justice system. Yesterday, we announced the creation of a steering group to develop a justice strategy for Canada's Black people. I heard the testimony of people who have experienced systemic racism. We will continue to combat racism and Bill C‑5 is part of our efforts.
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