Friday, June 5, 2009 · sitting No. 69

Commons advances truth in sentencing bill at third reading

The House spent the largest share of its time on third reading of Bill C-25, the truth in sentencing act. Conservative MP Gord Brown said the measure would restrict credit for pre-sentencing custody and form part of the government's plan to tackle crime. Liberal MP Brian Murphy said the Liberal Party could support the bill in principle but warned it would add pressure on rehabilitation and incarceration systems.

In Question Period Liberal MP Scott Brison pressed the government on job losses in Ontario and called for reform of employment insurance. Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Diane Finley replied that more than 75 per cent of Canadians who lose jobs now have easier access to benefits and that the Liberal proposal for a 45-day work year would not help manufacturing workers. Bloc Québécois MP Josée Beaudin asked why only 44 per cent of unemployed workers receive benefits and called for a lower eligibility threshold.

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Who held the floor · 2009-06-05

62Bills Introduced, No Votes RecordedThe sitting devoted most time to justice and sentencing topics with two bills introduced. No votes occurred and nothing was decided beyond routine introductions.AI-rated Score out of 100; the verdict and the answer ratings behind it are a model’s reading. How the AI rates this

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