Bill C-25 · 39th Parliament · Stephen Harper
An Act to amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedNov. 19, 2007
- Debated in principleFeb. 5, 2008
- Studied by a committeeNot reached
- Passed its first chamberNot reached
- 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
- Harold AlbrechtCalls the bill a much needed change for earlier intervention to protect youth.
- Marlene JenningsQuotes Nunn report endorsing the bill's aims and need for amendments to allow pre-trial custody flexibility.
- Rob NicholsonHe moved the bill for second reading and spoke positively about strengthening the youth justice system through it.
- Laurie Hawndefends penalties as deterrent and protection of the public as core to the bill
- Ruby DhallaDescribes the bill as extremely important due to youth deaths from gangs and drunk drivers in her riding.
- Mike LakeEmphasizes need for deterrents and action on youth crime after hearing victims' families.
- Derek LeeDescribes the bill positively as an update allowing judges to better protect society based on Nunn insights.
Who carries this bill
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Where members stand
That this question be now put. · 2008-02-05 · Passed
How it changed on the way
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How precisely it is written
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Did it work?
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Who lobbied on it
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