Bill C-27 · 39th Parliament · Stephen Harper
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (identity theft and related misconduct)
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedNov. 21, 2007
- Debated in principleJan. 30, 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
- Larry BagnellExplicitly states support for the bill's provisions on identity theft.
- Joe ComartinDescribes the need to address proliferating identity theft through legislation.
- Derek LeeNotes apparent support across the House and expects the bill to proceed to committee and passage.
- James RajotteThanks the government for bringing forward comprehensive legislation on identity theft.
- Rob NicholsonHe moves second reading and presents the bill as fulfilling the government's promise to fight identity theft.
- Meili FailleNotes citizens want measures to punish and discourage identity fraud.
- Dave MacKenzieStates the legislation is needed, valid, good and will help police investigations.
Who carries this bill
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