seconded by the member for Windsor—Tecumseh, moved:
Motion No. 1
That Bill C-10 be amended by restoring the long title as follows:
“An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act”
Pursuant to Standing Order 76(2), notice also received from:
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada — March 15, 2007
Motion No. 2
That Bill C-10 be amended by restoring the Preamble as follows:
“WHEREAS Canadians are entitled to live their lives in peace, freedom and security;
WHEREAS acts of violence involving the use of firearms, including ones by street gangs, are increasingly threatening the safety of Canadians in their communities;
WHEREAS the Parliament of Canada is committed to taking measures to protect Canadians from this threat while continuing to respect and promote the values reflected in, and the rights and freedoms guaranteed by, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
AND WHEREAS these measures include legislation to impose higher minimum penalties on those who commit serious or repeat offences involving firearms;”
Pursuant to Standing Order 76(2), notice also received from:
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada — March 15, 2007