Mr. Speaker, our government is determined to take measures to better protect victims of exploitation and those at risk of exploitation.
We are also determined to ensure that traffickers properly answer for the crimes they commit against some of the most vulnerable members of our society.
We support the important objectives of Bill C-452 and we are reviewing it on a priority basis in order to determine how the amendments it contains can be implemented. This review requires an in-depth analysis of the impacts the bill will have in relation to the charter.
Examining these important issues is a priority, but in the meantime, I would like to point out that existing criminal law provides for heavy penalties for human traffickers, including lengthy mandatory minimum sentences.