Bill C-26 · 40th Parliament · Stephen Harper
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (auto theft and trafficking in property obtained by crime)
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedApril 21, 2009
- Debated in principleMay 6, 2009
- Studied by a committeeDone
- Passed its first chamberJune 16, 2009
- 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
- John D. WallaceSenate · Sponsor in the Senate
- Jim MalowayStates the NDP supports the bill as a measure against auto theft and related crimes.
- Brian MurphyStates official opposition supports the bill and its elements against auto theft.
- Ed FastVoices strong support and details the bill's components to fight auto theft.
- Joe ComartinStates strong support from the NDP while criticizing government delays.
- Marc LemayStates the Bloc Québécois will vote in favour and supports the bill going to committee.
- Réal MénardConfirms Bloc Québécois support for the bill and its previous form, with work in committee.
Who carries this bill
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What it set out to do
On 21 April 2009, the Minister of Justice introduced Bill C-26, in the House of Commons and it was given first reading. The bill amends the Criminal Code • to create a separate offence of "theft of a motor vehicle", which would carry a mandatory prison sentence of 6 months for conviction of a third or subsequent indictable offence; • to establish a new offence for altering, destroying or removing a vehicle identification number (VIN); • to make it an offence to traffic in property obtained by crime; and • to make the possession of such property for the purpose of trafficking an offence. In addition, these amendments would provide for the application of customs powers to allow the Canada Border Services Agency to identify and prevent stolen property from leaving the country.
Summary by the Library of Parliament.
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