This bill was last introduced in the 43rd Parliament, 2nd Session, which ended in August 2021.
Jacques Gourde Conservative
Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)
Second reading (House), as of May 31, 2021
(This bill did not become law.)
This is from the published bill. The Library of Parliament often publishes better independent summaries.
This enactment amends the Criminal Code in respect of interim release and other orders related to intimate partner violence of-fences. It also provides for recognizance orders to be made when there is a reasonable fear of domestic violence.
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.
Jacques Gourde Conservative Lévis—Lotbinière, QC
Madam Speaker, the fight to end violence against women is a critical issue for our country and one that requires action and political decisions. All leaders in the House of Commons and the Senate need to set partisanship aside and take a firm stand on this issue.
Will the government support Bill S-231 and Bill C-293 and help move them forward as quickly as possible before this session of Parliament ends?
Jacques Gourde Conservative Lévis—Lotbinière, QC
moved for leave to introduce Bill C‑293, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to another Act (interim release and domestic violence recognizance orders).
Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I introduce, in both official languages, this bill to amend the Criminal Code and make consequential amendments to another act, in relation to interim release and domestic violence recognizance orders.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)