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House Hansard - 16

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 13, 2021 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 16 - Dec/13/21
Mr. Luc Thériault (Montcalm, BQ)
  • Dec/13/21 11:51:58 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-5 
Madam Speaker, I would like to give my hon. colleague a chance to talk about something he failed to mention regarding this bill. Perhaps he has an opinion on this. Does he not believe that, as we face this disturbing opioid crisis, it is important to ensure that addictive behaviours are not criminalized and, with that in mind, the best approach to helping people who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction is to repeal mandatory minimum sentences? That is one aspect of the only approach that works, namely, harm reduction.
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Context: House Hansard - 16 - Dec/13/21
Mr. Luc Thériault (Montcalm, BQ)
  • Dec/13/21 1:27:40 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-5 
Madam Speaker, I listened carefully to my colleague's speech, but I would like him to clarify something about maintaining mandatory minimum sentences. Would Bill C‑5 maintain mandatory minimum mandatory sentences for firearms offences? I am thinking of firearms trafficking, firearms importation and exportation, certain restricted or prohibited uses of firearms, and use and authorization related to organized crime. While my colleague may not be able to offer us any guarantees, would he at least be open to maintaining these sentences?
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