[Wamvan] Fwd: Bill C-10 Update

[Lindsay Miles]

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From: Jaffer, Mobina S. B. <MJAFFER at sen.parl.gc.ca>
Date: Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 5:56 AM
Subject: Bill C-10 Update
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  Last Thursday was a sad day for Canadians. It was on this day that, by a
vote of 48 to 37, the Omnibus Crime Bill was passed through the Senate. All
Liberal Senators present, with the support of Conservative Senator Nolin,
fought hard and voted against this bill but unfortunately we were out
numbered. ****

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As the Conservative members brought forward a motion which would limit the
time Bill C-10 was debated to a maximum of six hours, I was given the
opportunity to deliver two speeches, both of which I have attached to this
e-mail.****

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The first speech I delivered focused on why it was problematic to place
time limitations on the debate of such an important and complex piece of
legislation. ****

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The second speech which I delivered was at the Third Reading of Bill C-10
where I focused on mandatory minimum sentences and how they would adversely
affect vulnerable populations such as Aboriginal peoples, our youth and
those who suffer from mental illnesses.****

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Bill C-10 is now back in the House of Commons where the amendments
introduced in the Senate will be reviewed and voted upon. Sadly, it is
quite apparent that this bill will very soon become law. ****

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I am now working on Bill C-19, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code and the
Fire Arms Act. This bill aims to abolish the long gun registry. ****

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I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you over the past
few weeks. I have benefited greatly from all of your contributions and I
would welcome the opportunity to continue working with you. I would be
happy to keep you informed about the work of the Senate Standing Committee
on Legal and Constitutional Affairs. However, if you would like to be
removed from this mailing list please contact my assistant Nadia Charania
whose contact information is listed below. ****

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Thank you once again for your continued support. ****

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Kind regards, ****

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Mobina****

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*Nadia Charania*

*Administrative Assistant*****

*Office of Senator Mobina Jaffer*****

*Tel. 613-992-0189*****

*Toll free 1-800-267-7362*****

*Fax. 613-992-0673*****

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