Evidence of meeting #14 for Justice and Human Rights in the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was c-9.

A recording is available from Parliament.

On the agenda

Members speaking

Before the committee

Breese  Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section, Department of Justice
Wells  Senior Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section, Department of Justice
Ali  Senior Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section, Department of Justice

10:25 a.m.

Conservative

Larry Brock Conservative Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations, ON

I'm seeking unanimous consent. I ask that the committee now proceed to the consideration of Bill C-14, the bail and sentencing reform act.

The Chair Liberal James Maloney

That's not a point of order, Mr. Brock.

10:25 a.m.

Conservative

Larry Brock Conservative Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations, ON

I'm asking for unanimous consent, Chair.

The Chair Liberal James Maloney

Well, I've heard noise on the other side. I don't think you have it.

10:25 a.m.

Conservative

Larry Brock Conservative Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations, ON

I don't know. We're in support. Are the Liberals in support?

The Chair Liberal James Maloney

We do not have unanimous consent, Mr. Brock.

10:25 a.m.

Conservative

Larry Brock Conservative Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations, ON

I haven't heard anything from the Liberal side.

The Chair Liberal James Maloney

I have, and I'm the Chair. I've decided, Mr. Brock—

10:25 a.m.

Conservative

Larry Brock Conservative Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations, ON

I challenge you, because I've heard nothing from the Liberal members.

The Chair Liberal James Maloney

What are you challenging, my hearing?

10:25 a.m.

Conservative

Larry Brock Conservative Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations, ON

Yes, I am. I've heard nothing from Ms. Lattanzio, Mr. Housefather, Ms. Dhillon or Ms. Acan, who is subbing for Mr. Chang.

The Chair Liberal James Maloney

Okay, thank you.

Patricia Lattanzio Liberal Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel, QC

You're missing another member.

The Chair Liberal James Maloney

You've now listed the members.

I heard there was no unanimous consent. We are moving on.

Ms. Anstey, you have the floor.

10:25 a.m.

Conservative

Roman Baber Conservative York Centre, ON

I have a point of order.

The Chair Liberal James Maloney

Yes, Mr. Baber.

10:25 a.m.

Conservative

Roman Baber Conservative York Centre, ON

Mr. Chair, I'd like to move a dilatory motion. I'm well within my right. I'm a sitting member. I move that the committee now proceed—

The Chair Liberal James Maloney

You can't do that on a point of order.

10:25 a.m.

Conservative

Roman Baber Conservative York Centre, ON

—to the consideration of Bill C-14, the bail and sentencing reform act. I'd like to seek unanimous consent to study the bill, please.

The Chair Liberal James Maloney

You cannot do that on a point of order, Mr. Baber.

Ms. Anstey, you have the floor.

10:25 a.m.

Conservative

Carol Anstey Conservative Long Range Mountains, NL

I have a point of order, Chair.

The Chair Liberal James Maloney

Well, you have the floor.

10:25 a.m.

Conservative

Carol Anstey Conservative Long Range Mountains, NL

I seek unanimous consent for us move forward on Bill C-14. That's in the hearts and minds of—

The Chair Liberal James Maloney

Ms. Anstey, I'm sorry to interrupt you, but you're not a member, so you can't move that motion. You can support it.

10:25 a.m.

Conservative

Larry Brock Conservative Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations, ON

She's seeking unanimous consent, Chair.