Criminal Code   which would provide for any firefighter killed in the line of duty as a result of an act of arson in having that first degree murder conviction apply. I had the opportunity to go over very briefly one of the Supreme Court cases that deals with the issue of intent, which is really

Criminal Code   person on the scene. Should the bill pass, those considering an act of arson would need to think twice and those who rewire their homes to facilitate marijuana growing operations would need to carefully consider whether or not the risk is worth it. Clause 3(1.1) of the bill states

Criminal Code   of first-degree murder to include the death of a firefighter acting in the line of duty and amend Section 433 of the Criminal Code dealing with the crime of arson by adding language that addresses the death or injury of a firefighter engaged in combating a fire or explosion

Criminal Code   to deter criminal acts that jeopardize the lives and safety of firefighters in cases such as arson. Bill C-269 seeks to change that by giving firefighters the recognition they deserve and putting them on the same legal footing as police officers. I fully recognize that there are many

Criminal Code   friends, put their lives on the line to make us all safer. While firefighters understand and accept the inherent danger of their jobs, they are often put in harm's way through deliberate criminal acts such as arson. These crimes are a deliberate attempt to cause harm, property damage

Criminal Code   these events occurred. Using statistics, he noted that there were 13,724 arson fires in Canada last year and that 30% of the fires in his own riding were a result of arson. He acknowledged that firefighting was four times as dangerous as any other occupation and that it was a job

Criminal Code   there were 13,724 arson fires in Canada last year. I was alarmed that over 30%, or one-third, of fires in my home community of Surrey were as a result of arson. A high percentage of them contain booby traps. There have been arson fires in schools. There have been arson related fiery

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, it has been about a year now since Dakota Tipi first nation was put under federal government management. Since that time, incidents of violence, including stabbings and beatings, have increased. There has been a case of arson. Last week the school was set ablaze

Justice  Mr. Speaker, under the watch of the federal Liberal government, crime in Surrey has reached a five year high with nearly 50,000 criminal code offences. Surrey has high auto theft, marijuana grow-ups, assault, break and enter, arson and property damage cases. Throughout

Criminal Code   of punishment for criminal acts such as arson that injure or kill a firefighter. This bill is long overdue. (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)

The Middle East   directed at visible minorities. We have called on the government to address the environment that is resulting in attacks against houses of worship for example. In the immediate aftermath of September 11, a mosque was firebombed in Montreal. This week we learned of arson at a synagogue

Criminal Code   and protection to firefighters. The recent incidents in the United States have highlighted the value of firefighters, how courageous they are, and the fact that they rush in when others rush out. We should do whatever we can do to help protect them. A lot of arson fires are just lit

Criminal Code   and properties while putting their lives at risk. I also take this opportunity to commend them for the good work they do for all of us. The motion simply asks for a deterrence by changing the criminal code. The idea was that arson fires have been on the rise. Booby traps have been set which

Criminal Code   of options currently available for the crime of arson as an indictable offence go up to the sentencing maximum of 14 years. The motion intends to expand that envelope. It does not say that in every case this will happen, surely not. The burden of proof will still remain with the crown

Criminal Code   the line of duty death or injury of a firefighter when it is the result of a criminal act such as murder or arson. Putting additional penalties into the criminal code for murder or arson that results in the death of a firefighter might go some way to deterring people who