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Access to Information Act and Privacy Act Mr. Speaker, I would like to table, in both official languages, a charter statement on Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
September 20th, 2017House debate
Jody Wilson-RaybouldLiberal
Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the 2015-16 annual report of the office of the federal ombudsman for victims of crime.
June 21st, 2017House debate
Jody Wilson-RaybouldLiberal
Bill C-56 Charter Statement Mr. Speaker, I would like to table, in both official languages, the charter statement with respect to Bill C-56, an act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and the Abolition of Early Parole Act.
June 21st, 2017House debate
Jody Wilson-RaybouldLiberal
National Security moved for leave to introduce Bill C-59, An Act respecting national security matters. Mr. Speaker, I would like to table at this time, in both official languages, a charter statement with respect to Bill C-59, an act respecting national security matters. (Motions deemed adopted
June 20th, 2017House debate
Jody Wilson-RaybouldLiberal
Justice Mr. Speaker, I am incredibly proud of the work our government is doing. In Canada we embrace diversity and inclusion. We have to ensure that everybody has the freedom to be who they are. That is why I am incredibly proud that the Senate passed Bill C-16 last week. I look forward
June 19th, 2017House debate
Jody Wilson-RaybouldLiberal
Justice Mr. Speaker, I take my responsibility to appoint superior court justices in the country incredibly seriously. I am very pleased to have introduced a new appointments process that is open and transparent. I am very happy to have appointed 77 justices across the country to the supe
June 19th, 2017House debate
Jody Wilson-RaybouldLiberal
Justice Mr. Speaker, I am incredibly proud of the 77 meritorious, diverse—
June 19th, 2017House debate
Jody Wilson-RaybouldLiberal
Justice Mr. Speaker, as I was saying, I am incredibly proud of the 77 substantive, meritorious Superior Court justices who I have been able to appoint thus far. More appointments are going to be coming. The appointees represent the diversity that is our great country. I am going to cont
June 19th, 2017House debate
Jody Wilson-RaybouldLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, Bill C-38, An Act to amend an Act to amend the Criminal Code (exploitation and trafficking in persons) was introduced on February 9, 2017. Human trafficking is a very serious criminal offence, and the government is committed to strengthening its efforts to combat i
June 14th, 2017House debate
Jody Wilson-RaybouldLiberal
Cannabis Act Mr. Speaker, we want to put in place a comprehensive regime, a legal source of cannabis, so we can be assured and ensure that the source of cannabis is safe. We took recommendations from the task force around possible home grow, if somebody chooses to do that, with the limits of
June 6th, 2017House debate
Jody Wilson-RaybouldLiberal
Cannabis Act Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the concern from the hon. member across the way. We are moving forward with a public policy approach with respect to the legalization of cannabis, strict regulation, and restricting access. We received recommendations from eminently qualified Canadians
June 6th, 2017House debate
Jody Wilson-RaybouldLiberal
Cannabis Act Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the support of my hon. colleague across the way for this piece of legislation. There is a lot of work we need to do and continue to do in ensuring that we work with the provinces and territories around a complex regime from seed to sale in fixing a pric
June 6th, 2017House debate
Jody Wilson-RaybouldLiberal
Cannabis Act Mr. Speaker, I would submit that we are doing it properly. We have been very open and clear about our objectives around legalization of cannabis, strict regulation, and restricting access to it in order to keep it out of the hands of kids and the proceeds out of the hands of crim
June 6th, 2017House debate
Jody Wilson-RaybouldLiberal
Cannabis Act Mr. Speaker, children are getting it right now in massive quantities. Canada has the highest number of young people smoking cannabis. We are seeking to legalize cannabis, strictly regulate it and restrict access. There is nothing in the legislation that provides legal access to
June 6th, 2017House debate
Jody Wilson-RaybouldLiberal
Cannabis Act Mr. Speaker, this not a laughing matter. I would ask my friend opposite to read the report of the task force on cannabis. The reality is that, right now, Canada has the highest rates of young people using cannabis, and the reason we want to move forward with the legalization of c
June 6th, 2017House debate
Jody Wilson-RaybouldLiberal