moved for leave to introduce Bill C-310, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons).
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to introduce another bill that would support my last bill, Bill C-268, a human trafficking bill. If trafficking is committed by a person outside Canada, by a Canadian or a permanent resident, they can be prosecuted in Canada.
Also, the second amendment would enhance the current definition of exploitation in the trafficking in persons offence, giving specific examples.
The rising crime of human trafficking is still very much something about which to be concerned. I know 10 years ago when my son was in the ICE unit, he taught me a lot about what happened with the trafficking of victims. I began working with victims.
It is imperative that all members on this side of the House support this kind of private member's bill that would do something to help the victims of the heinous crime.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)