This bill was last introduced in the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session, which ended in September 2019.
Rona Ambrose Conservative
Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)
Report stage (Senate), as of June 5, 2019
(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 Judges Act to restrict eligibility for judicial appointment to individuals who have completed comprehensive education in respect of matters related to sexual assault law and social context. It also requires the Canadian Judicial Council to report on continuing education seminars in matters related to sexual assault law. Furthermore, it amends the Criminal Code to require that reasons provided by a judge in sexual assault decisions be entered in the record of the proceedings or be in writing.
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.
Judicial Accountability through Sexual Assault Law Training ActOral Questions
Conservative
Candice Bergen Conservative Portage—Lisgar, MB
Mr. Speaker, there have been consultations--
Excuse me, could I get some order?
The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan
Members will assist me by saying “shh”, and I ask those who want to carry on conversations to do so out in the lobby.
The hon. opposition House leader.
Judicial Accountability through Sexual Assault Law Training ActOral Questions
Conservative
Candice Bergen Conservative Portage—Lisgar, MB
Mr. Speaker, there have been consultations, and I believe you would find unanimous consent for the following motion:
That, notwithstanding the order made March 8, 2017, Bill C-337, an act to amend the Judges Act and the Criminal Code (sexual assault) be withdrawn from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights and referred to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women.
The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan
Does the hon. official opposition House leader have unanimous consent of the House to pose the motion?
Some hon. members
Agreed.
The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan
The House has heard the terms of the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?
Some hon. members
Agreed.