Anthony Housefather at the Justice and Human Rights Committee

On October 4th, 2017. See this statement in context.

October 4th, 2017 / 4:35 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Anthony Housefather

Let me just try to clarify before the vote the question Mr. Fraser had and that I originally tried to ask.

There's one general provision in the code wherein it's permissive; in other locations, it's required—the judge does not have discretion. Mr. Cooper's amendment is permissive, meaning that it's allowed.

Is there any other occasion, besides the general provisions in section 718, in which the permissive language here is used?

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