Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Brock’s motion reads as follows:
That, given that the Supreme Court of Canada removed mandatory minimum sentences for offences related to child sexual exploitation, and incorrectly ruled that these mandatory minimum sentences were cruel and unusual; and given that the premiers of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, as well as the Leader of the Official Opposition in Manitoba, have all publicly called for the use of the notwithstanding clause to overturn this decision; the committee call on the government to invoke the notwithstanding clause to reinstate these mandatory minimum sentences for child sexual exploitation, and that this be reported to the House.
I will now read Ms. Lattanzio’s amendment.
Ms. Lattanzio proposes that the motion be amended by replacing all the words after “to” in the third paragraph, with the following:
table legislation to address child sexual exploitation reaffirming Parliament’s unwavering commitment to protecting children and ensuring that offenders face the toughest sentences our justice system allows.
Mr. Lawton’s subamendment proposes that Ms. Lattanzio’s amendment be amended by adding, after the word “allows” the following:
provided that the government table its legislative response to this Supreme Court of Canada ruling before the end of 2025, and that this motion be reported to the House.