moved for leave to introduce Bill C-238, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (restitution orders).
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to stand in the House today to present my private member's bill, which is calling for amendments to the Criminal Code in crimes related to drug trafficking and human trafficking.
We have all seen the devastating impacts that these crimes have had. The impacts are far-reaching for victims, their families and also communities, specifically the community agencies that are providing support services, often life-saving services, to the victims.
Criminals who are charged with these crimes should be made to pay. They should make restitutions to victims and their families, and certainly to the community agencies.
I want to take this opportunity to thank the frontline service support workers who are doing great work in keeping our communities safe and resilient.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)