Bill C-268 passes overwhelmingly
Bill C-268, Joy Smith’s private members’ bill that would impose a minimum sentence of five years on those convicted of trafficking persons under the age of 18, passed second reading in the House of Commons this afternoon. The vote was 232 in favour and 47 against. Only the Bloc Québécois opposed the bill.
The bill is now referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights for further consideration.
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