This motion proposes to amend proposed subsection 739.4(2) of the Criminal Code to allow a public authority responsible for enforcing a restitution order to be designated by a provincial or territorial order in council or a minister's order. The amendment encourages, but does not require, the provinces and territories to undertake greater measures to increase the payment of restitution orders.
Allowing a public authority responsible for restitution order enforcement to be designated by the order in council will allow such biases to be designated more quickly and efficiently by provinces and territories. This amendment may avoid lengthy delays that may result from the proposed requirement for the creation of regulations. This will assist the provinces and territories with speedy implementation of the bill.
This amendment will also ensure that victims receive the assistance they require in enforcing a restitution order as quickly as possible. The creation of provincial or territorial enforcement programs may improve collection efforts for victims of crime.