Bill C-217 (Historical)

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief relating to war memorials)

This bill was last introduced in the 41st Parliament, 2nd Session, which ended in August 2015.

This bill was previously introduced in the 41st Parliament, 1st Session.

Sponsor

David Tilson Conservative

Introduced as a private member’s bill.

Status

This bill has received Royal Assent and is now law.

Summary

This is from the published bill. The Library of Parliament often publishes better independent summaries.

This enactment amends the Criminal Code to provide for the offence of committing mischief in relation to a war memorial or cenotaph.

Elsewhere

All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, an excellent resource from the Library of Parliament. You can also read the full text of the bill.

Votes

Oct. 31, 2012 Passed That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.

Justice and Human Rights Committee, on March 27, 2012

John Eggenberger, Vice-President, Research, Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association
Terence Whitty, Executive Director, Army Cadet League of Canada
Earl Page, As an Individual

Justice and Human Rights Committee, on March 29, 2012

Catherine Latimer, Executive Director, John Howard Society of Canada
Leonardo S. Russomanno, Criminal Defence Counsel, Webber Schroeder Goldstein Abergel, As an Individual

Justice and Human Rights Committee, on April 3, 2012