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Bill C-308

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 05, 2023
National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking Act
  • This bill, called the National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking Act, requires the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to maintain and update the National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking and address the harms caused by human trafficking. It also includes requirements for regular review and reporting on the progress of the strategy. The National Strategy aims to end human trafficking, support trafficked individuals, increase prevention efforts, protect vulnerable groups, improve the criminal justice system, expand partnerships, provide resources for Canadians, and monitor progress. The bill also includes provisions for public participation and consultations during the review process.
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • One steelman argument in favor of Bill C-308, the National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking Act, is that it addresses a pressing and widespread issue that requires comprehensive and coordinated efforts. Human trafficking is a complex problem that harms individuals and communities across Canada, and it is important to combat this form of exploitation. By enacting this legislation, Canada would fulfill its obligations under international agreements such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. This demonstrates Canada's commitment to upholding human rights and protecting the most vulnerable populations. The National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking includes a range of measures to effectively address the is

SteelmanSpren Against

  • Steelman Argument: Opponents of Bill C-308 argue that the establishment of a National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking under the guidance of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness is unnecessary and could lead to inefficiencies in addressing this complex issue. They contend that the existing legal framework and initiatives in place are sufficient to combat human trafficking, and that the responsibility should primarily fall on law enforcement agencies and international cooperation efforts. They argue that while human trafficking is undoubtedly a serious problem, creating a national strategy that requires ongoing maintenance and updates could divert resources and attention away from other pressing issues. Instead of investing time and resources into maintaining a strategy, opponents argue that the government should focus on strengthening law enforcement capabilities and international collaboration to detect, targ

Senate Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 05, 2023
House First Reading
  • Nov. 28, 2022, 11 a.m.
  • In Progress
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