Bill C-35 · 39th Parliament · Stephen Harper
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (reverse onus in bail hearings for firearm-related offences)
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedNov. 23, 2006
- Debated in principleMarch 27, 2007
- Studied by a committeeDone
- Passed its first chamberJune 5, 2007
- Passed the second chamberNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Leading supporters
Ranked by the part each played: who is responsible for the bill, who carried it, and who spoke for it most.
- Stephen HarperPrime Minister
- Myron ThompsonHe criticizes the current system allowing bail for violent gun offenders and pushes for change.
- Ken EppHe defends pushing forward bills like this one to deal severely and quickly with gun-related crimes.
- Brian Murphybacks bill as part of needed gun control measures
- Rick DykstraHe expresses pleasure at debating the bill at third reading and highlights the government's commitment to get tough on gun crimes.
- Rob NicholsonHe introduces and explains the bill's reverse onus provisions in positive terms as strengthening the justice system.
- Marlene JenningsShe rises as justice critic to discuss the bill and explains its provisions without objection.
- Penny PriddyShe states the bill can keep communities safer and focuses on its content for public safety.
Who carries this bill
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Where members stand
That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to a legislative committee. · 2007-03-27 · Passed
How it changed on the way
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How precisely it is written
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Who lobbied on it
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