moved for leave to introduce Bill C-245, an act to amend the Criminal Code (mandatory counselling for certain assaults).
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to reintroduce what was in the last session Bill C-418, an act to amend the Criminal Code to require mandatory counselling as a condition of probation for those convicted of the crime of domestic violence.
The cycle of violence in our society can only be dealt with if there is intervention. This bill calls for Canadians to step forward, say no to domestic violence and require mandatory counselling for those convicted of criminal assault.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)