Private members bills rarely become law, so it is particularly nice to see Bill C-299, a bill introduced by Conservative MP James Rajotte, receive third reading in the House of Commons. The bill, which adds pre-text provisions to the Criminal Code, is a response to the infamous Maclean's article that […]
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