VOTE ON CHILD TRAFFICKING BILL TOMORROW
MP Smith to Table 1000’s of Signatures in Advance
Ottawa, ON: On April 22, 2009, Bill C-268, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum sentence for offences involving trafficking of persons under the age of eighteen years), will be voted on by Members of Parliament.
The vote on Bill C-268 is scheduled to take place approximately between 3:00-3:30pm EST on Wednesday, April 22, 2009.
Bill C-268, tabled by Member of Parliament for Kildonan – St. Paul, Joy Smith, would amend the Criminal Code to include minimum sentences of five years for cases of human trafficking involving minors.
Over the past few weeks, MP Joy Smith has received many petitions and signatures supporting Bill C-268 from across Canada. During Routine Proceedings following Question Period on Wednesday, MP Smith will table over 4500 signatures from Canadians who are calling for the penalties to child traffickers to fully reflect the gravity of the crime.
Routine Proceedings will take place approximately between 3:45-4:00pm EST on Wednesday, April 22, 2009.
MP Joy Smith’s Bill has already received two hours of debate at Second Reading. If Bill C-268 passes, it will proceed to the Justice and Human Rights Committee.
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