37th Parliament, 2nd Session (September 30, 2002 - November 12, 2003)

Bill C-20

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and the Canada Evidence Act

Report and Government Response

Report 9: Bill C-20, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and the Canada Evidence Act
  • Adopted by the Committee: October 29, 2003
  • Presented to the House: October 30, 2003
  • No Government Response requested

Information

Pursuant to Standing Order 61(2), the House proceeded to the putting of the question on the motion of Mr. Cauchon (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mr. Thibault (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans), – That Bill C-20, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and the Canada Evidence Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

(Division No. 135 -- Vote no 135)
YEAS: 163, NAYS: 51

Accordingly, the Bill was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Meetings

Webcast Televised Audio only In Camera Cancelled Modified Outside of Parliament Hill