Bill C-320

An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (disclosure of information to victims)

Sponsor

Colin Carrie  Conservative

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

Status

Second reading (Senate), as of Feb. 29, 2024

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Summary

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

This enactment amends the Corrections and Conditional Release Act to provide that information that is disclosed to the victim of an offence regarding eligibility dates and review dates applicable to the offender in respect of temporary absences, releases or parole must include an explanation of how the dates were determined.

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

Feb. 28, 2024 Passed 3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-320, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (disclosure of information to victims)
Oct. 18, 2023 Passed 2nd reading of Bill C-320, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (disclosure of information to victims)

Public Safety and National Security Committee, on Dec. 11, 2023

  • Kirstan Gagnon, Assistant Commissioner, Communications and Engagement Sector, Correctional Service of Canada
  • Chad Westmacott, Director General, Community Safety, Corrections and Criminal Justice, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
  • Katherine Cole, Director, Citizen Engagement, Correctional Service of Canada