44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 16, 2021
- Bill C-220 is an amendment to the Criminal Code that is focused on assault against health care workers. If someone assaults a health care worker, this bill requires the court to consider it as an aggravating circumstance when determining the appropriate sentencing for the offender. The bill defines a health care worker as anyone employed in a health care setting, such as a hospital or clinic. This amendment aims to increase the protection and recognition of the important work done by health care workers and ensure that assaults against them are taken seriously.
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