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Camp Ipperwash September 27th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, the federal government is not allowing any such conduct. It is certainly ready, at the request of the solicitor general of Ontario, Mr. Runciman, to provide support along the lines of the standing arrangements we have.
In the meantime this is strictly a matter for the Ontario Provincial Police. If the member does not think his Conservative friends in Ontario are doing their job, he should tell them directly.
Camp Ipperwash September 27th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, the approach of the federal government is that the law applies equally to everyone.
We should praise the professionalism and expertise of the RCMP when, working as the provincial police on behalf of the attorney general of British Columbia, it diffused without violence and loss of life the Gustafsen Lake situation, with the people involved being brought before the courts and facing criminal charges.
When it comes to the Ipperwash situation, that involves the application of the Criminal Code by police of local jurisdiction who, I am sure the hon. member should know, are the Ontario Provincial Police.
Business Of The House September 21st, 1995
Mr. Speaker, obviously there is other legislation which we intend to debate in addition to the legislation which has already been mentioned on the Order Paper. I will see what further information I can provide my hon. friend. I cannot say that everything we intend to introduce before the Christmas adjournment can be made available in the next 10-day period. There are things which we are working on within the government. Some measures have not had the drafting process completed.
I would think there are measures which will be introduced before the Christmas adjournment regarding which we cannot inform our hon. friend within the next 10-day period. However, I will endeavour to be helpful in responding to his question.
Business Of The House September 21st, 1995
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to provide the weekly business statement.
Commencing today and continuing through next Tuesday we will be calling business in the following order: Bill C-102, amending the customs tariff, Bill C-90 regarding the Excise Tax Act, then Bill C-94 on fuel additives. Following that Bill C-103 respecting magazines, Bill C-98 regarding oceans, Bill C-93 regarding cultural property, Bill C-62 with respect to administra-
tive agreements for regulatory purposes and Bill C-84 regarding the regulatory process.
Next Wednesday we propose to call third reading of Bill C-45 which tightens up the corrections and parole process.
When this is completed I would like to proceed with second reading of Bill C-78, the witness protection legislation.
This is our weekly business statement.
Questions On The Order Paper September 18th, 1995
In so far as the Ministry of the Solicitor General of Canada and its agency are concerned, the answer is as follows regarding the National Parole Board:
Prior to July 1976, murder was separated into capital and non-capital murder. The category of non-capital murder was established on January 4, 1968. Prior to that date all murder was capital murder. The categories of first and second degree murder were created on July 26, 1976 when capital punishment was abolished.
A review of statistical studies which examined the outcome of released murder and manslaughter offenders indicated that 19 offenders previously convicted of a homicide offence, manslaughter or murder,were convicted and reincarcerated for a second homicide between 1920 and 1990. This research revealed that six offenders were convicted of a second murder. Thirteen offenders originally convicted of manslaughter were reincarcerated for another homicide offence, five for murder offences and eight for a second manslaughter offence. The following is a summary of the findings of these studies.
On follow up of offenders previously convicted of murder, the National Parole Board 1990 followed murder offenders released between January 1, 1975 and March 31, 1990 to July 31, 19901. This study indicated that five persons originally convicted of a homicide offence were reincarcerated for a second homicide offence.
There were 752 releases of murder offenders. Of these, 75 or 10 per cent had been convicted of capital murder, 513 or 68.2 per cent of non-capital murder, five or 0.7 per cent of first degree and 159 or 21.1 per cent of second degree murder.
Five-0.7 per cent of 752 releases-released murder offenders were reincarcerated for a second murder while on full parole. All five had originally been convicted of non-capital murder. Of the five, three were subsequently convicted of first degree and two of second degree murder.
Statistic Canada 1976 reported on a study which followed a sample of 232 murder offenders released on parole between 1920 and July 1975.
One murder offender-0.4 per cent of a total of 232-was convicted of a second murder.
On follow up of offenders previously convicted of manslaughter the National Parole Board's 1990 follow up study to July 31, 1990 of manslaughter offenders released between January 1, 1975 and
March 31, 1990 revealed that 11 persons originally convicted of manslaughter were returned to custody for a second homicide offence.
There were 2,950 releases of offenders convicted of manslaughter. Of these, 1,407 were released on full parole and 1,543 on statutory release2.
Five-0.4 per cent of a total of 1,407 releases of-those released on full parole were convicted of a second homicide offence: one for second degree murder and four for manslaughter.
Six-0.4 per cent of a total of 1,543-offenders released on statutory release were convicted of a second homicide offence: two for first degree murder, two for second degree murder and two for manslaughter.
Statistics Canada 1976 reported on research that examined manslaughter offenders who were involved in a second homicide offence between 1961 and 1974.
Two offenders originally convicted of manslaughter and released on parole were subsequently reincarcerated for a second manslaughter offence between 1961-1974.
Bibliography: National Parole Board 1990 Follow-up of Manslaughter and Murder Offenders On Conditional Release between January 1, 1975 and March 31, 1990 as of July 31, 1990, unpublished; Statistics Canada June 1976 Homicide in Canada: A Statistical Synopsis, Ottawa: The Minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce, Catalogue 85-505E.
1 The length of the follow up period will vary from 15 years, for those released in 1975, to a few months for those who left prison in 1990.
2 prior to 1992 statutory release was called mandatory supervision.
Question No. 194-
Business Development Bank Of Canada Act June 22nd, 1995
moved that Bill C-91, an act to continue the Federal Business Development Bank under the name Business Development Bank of Canada, as amended, be read the third time and passed.
Business Of The House June 22nd, 1995
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the government I join with the Chair in words of thanks and appreciation to the pages. We appreciate their efforts for us. We wish them well in their future endeavours.
We really appreciate the efforts of our pages.
We will continue today with the business outlined in the projected order of business. During the day, as the hours go on, we will consult with our hon. friends opposite on the details of business for today and tomorrow.
On Monday, September 18, the day the rules say the House would ordinarily meet again, we will likely commence with items already at advanced legislative stages before we deal with second readings or references to committee before second reading.
I take this opportunity to thank you, Mr. Speaker, and all members of the House for the courtesy and co-operation that have been demonstrated more than may appear from time to time in the House in terms of achieving the business of the country and to wish all a very good summer.
Excise Tax Act June 22nd, 1995
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-103, an act to amend the Excise Tax Act and Income Tax Act.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed.)
Customs Act June 22nd, 1995
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-102, an act to amend the Customs Act and the customs tariff and make related and consequential amendments to other acts.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed.)
Cn Commercialization Act June 20th, 1995
moved that Bill C-89, an act to provide for the continuance of the Canadian National Railway Company under the Canada Business Corporations Act and for the issuance and sale of shares of the company to the public, be read the third time and passed.