JUST Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
The Chair called Clause 1.
It was agreed, — That a proposed budget in the amount of $13,700, for the study of Bill S-217, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (detention in custody), be adopted.
Chris Bittle moved, — That the Committee, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, recommend that the House of Commons do not proceed further with Bill S-217, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (detention in custody) because:
This bill will cause increased delay in the bail system;
This bill will have the effect of making Canadians less safe by leading to more people released who should be in jail; and
That the Chair present this report to the House.
Debate arose thereon.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 6; NAYS: 3.
Sean Fraser moved, — That the Committee send a letter to the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness with regard to the issues raised by Bill S-217, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (detention in custody).
Debate arose thereon.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 6; NAYS: 3.
At 4:52 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.