Human Trafficking Bill Debated today (Sept 15) in House of Commons
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MANDATORY MINIMUMS MOVES UP IN THE AGENDA: Joy Smith’s human trafficking bill, C-268 which would create mandatory minimum sentences for anyone who trafficks a child in the sex trade, will be going to debate in the House of Commons Tuesday, September 15th @ 5:30pm EST. This bill would create a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for anyone who trafficks a minor, and a minimum sentence of six years for anyone who kidnaps and trafficks a minor. Currently, convicted traffickers in Canada are getting sentences of less than two years.
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The debate will be broadcast live on CPAC and you can also watch or listen live on the internet through PARLVU. Click here to watch it live.
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Following this hour of debate, Bill C-268 will only need one more hour of debate before a final vote. After a final vote in the House of Commons, Bill C-268 will move to the Senate. HOWEVER, there is a non-confidence vote this Friday in the House of Commons that could send Canada into an election. If Canada does go into an election, this bill will “die” on the floor with all of the other bills that have not passed yet.