Bill C-375 (Historical)

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (presentence report)

This bill was last introduced in the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session, which ended in September 2019.

Sponsor

Majid Jowhari  Liberal

Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)

Status

Second reading (Senate), as of April 30, 2019
(This bill did not become law.)

Summary

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

This enactment amends the Criminal Code to require that a presentence report contain information on any aspect of the offender’s mental condition that is relevant for sentencing purposes.

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

Nov. 7, 2018 Passed 3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-375, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (presentence report)
Sept. 19, 2018 Passed Concurrence at report stage of Bill C-375, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (presentence report)
March 21, 2018 Passed 2nd reading of Bill C-375, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (presentence report)

Justice and Human Rights Committee, on April 26, 2018

  • Patrick Smith, National Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Mental Health Association

Justice and Human Rights Committee, on May 1, 2018

  • Chris Podolinsky, President, Probation Officers Association of Ontario
  • Christine Beintema, Vice-President, Probation Officers Association of Ontario
  • Savannah Gentile, Director, Advocacy and Legal Issues, Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies
  • Dean Embry, Defence Counsel, Canadian Council of Criminal Defence Lawyers
  • Catherine Latimer, Executive Director, John Howard Society of Canada

Justice and Human Rights Committee, on May 8, 2018