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In terms of parliamentary review, what we are suggesting is to do something similar to what we have recently done with the language of the accused in this committee. Therefore, I move the following:
PARLIAMENTARY REVIEW 2.1 Two years after section 2 comes into force, a committee of the House of Commons, of the Senate or of both Houses of Parliament is to be designated or established for the purpose of reviewing the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights enacted by that section.
It is a basic amendment that allows us to follow up on this bill in order to make adjustments. As victims and the victims' ombudsman have told us, this is a first step. It remains to be seen how it will be applied on the ground. One of the witnesses told us that the provinces are responsible for enforcing 95% of the bill. Under those circumstances, we will need to at least undertake a study to fully consider the rights of victims, not just to oversee the process.
The government could propose a five- or seven-year period, the way it did with prostitution. I don't think it has to be done as quickly as possible. I am aware that the bill needs time to evolve. I think two years would be an adequate timeframe to either address shortcomings or to realize that the work is good and everyone is very happy with the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
In my view, this review is a no-brainer, considering the important obligations that it will entail. In addition, a change in culture will be needed in some provinces. I am not saying that it will be the case everywhere. In fact, witnesses have shown us that some provinces were taking very seriously their role of informing and supporting victims along the way. Some provinces are already significantly ahead with their victim assistance programs. Canadian victims deserve the Parliament of Canada to review this new bill to ensure improved follow-up.