This bill was last introduced in the 39th Parliament, 2nd Session, which ended in September 2008.
Rob Nicholson Conservative
In committee (House), as of Feb. 5, 2008
(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 Youth Criminal Justice Act by adding deterrence and denunciation to the principles that a court must consider when determining a youth sentence. It also clarifies that the presumption against the pre-trial detention of a young person is rebuttable and specifies the circumstances in which the presumption does not apply.
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.
The Deputy Speaker NDP Bill Blaikie
It being 5:30 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the previous question at the second reading stage of Bill C-25.
Call in the members.
(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)
The Speaker Liberal Peter Milliken
I declare the motion carried.
The next recorded division is on Bill C-25 at second reading. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?
The hon. chief government whip.
Jay Hill Conservative Prince George—Peace River, BC
Mr. Speaker, were you to seek it, you would find unanimous consent to apply the results of the vote just taken to the motion currently before the House, with Conservative members present this evening voting in favour.
Youth Criminal Justice ActGovernment Orders
February 5th, 2008 / 6 p.m.
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Some hon. members
Agreed.
Michel Guimond Bloc Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord, QC
Mr. Speaker, members of the Bloc Québécois will oppose this motion.
Blair Wilson Independent West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, BC
Mr. Speaker, I vote in favour.
Louise Thibault Independent Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am voting against this motion.
(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)
The Speaker Liberal Peter Milliken
I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
(Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)
