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Bill C-279

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 02, 2022
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal organizations)
  • This bill aims to amend the Criminal Code to allow the Governor in Council to establish a list of criminal organizations. The list would consist of entities that have as one of their main activities or purposes the facilitation or commission of serious offenses that could result in a material benefit to the group or its members. The bill also outlines the process for entities to be added to or removed from the list, including a review every five years. Additionally, the bill clarifies that associating with known members of a criminal organization can be taken into consideration when determining whether someone is part of the organization.
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • Steelman Argument: One possible argument in favor of amending the Criminal Code (criminal organizations) through Bill C-279 is that it provides a necessary and effective tool for the government to combat organized crime. By allowing the Governor in Council to establish a list of entities consisting of criminal organizations, the government is able to target and disrupt these criminal networks more efficiently. This list can be created based on reasonable grounds to believe that an entity is involved in criminal activities that result in material benefits for the group or its members. This amendment ensures that law enforcement agencies have a clear framework to identify and investigate criminal organizations, leading to more successful prosecutions. It also allows for enhanced coordination and information sharing among different enforcement agencies, enabling them to better disrupt criminal networks. By providing the Minister of Publ

SteelmanSpren Against

  • Steelman argument opposing Bill C-279: Bill C-279, which seeks to amend the Criminal Code to establish a list of criminal organizations, raises several concerns regarding potential infringements on civil liberties and due process. While the intention to combat organized crime is admirable, there are concerns that this legislation may lead to arbitrary and excessive government intervention. Firstly, the establishment of a list of criminal organizations by the Governor in Council could be prone to political interference. There is a risk that certain organizations may be included on the list based on bias or political motivations rather than concrete evidence. This could result in innocent organizations being wrongly labeled as criminal entities, causing significant harm to their reputation and operations. Additionally, the process for determining whether an organization should be included on the list may lack transparency and accounta
House First Reading
  • June 2, 2022, 10 a.m.
  • In Progress
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