Pierre Jacob at the Justice and Human Rights Committee

On May 8th, 2012. See this statement in context.

May 8th, 2012 / 11:50 a.m.

NDP

Pierre Jacob NDP Brome—Missisquoi, QC

I'll let you continue, Mr. Stribopoulos.

Bill C-309 affects several fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, such as the freedom of expression and the freedom of association.

Also, in a letter sent to the committee on May 7, 2012, the Canadian Bar Association stressed that Bill C-309 seems to put the burden of providing a lawful excuse for concealing their identity on the accused individuals. So the CBA maintains that the proposed amendments could give rise to constitutional challenges.

What do you think the constitutional validity of Bill C-309 is?

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