moved that Bill C-321, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assaults against health care professionals and first responders), be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Todd Doherty Conservative
Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)
In committee (Senate), as of May 30, 2024
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This enactment amends the Criminal Code to require a court to consider the fact that the victim of an assault is a person who provides health services or a first responder to be an aggravating circumstance for the purposes of sentencing.
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Todd Doherty Conservative Cariboo—Prince George, BC
moved that Bill C-321, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assaults against health care professionals and first responders), be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Health Care Professionals and First RespondersStatements by Members
April 25th, 2023 / 2:05 p.m.
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Todd Doherty Conservative Cariboo—Prince George, BC
Mr. Speaker, every day, news reports and social media feeds are filled with stories of yet another violent attack on a first responder or health care worker. In our time of need, it is our frontline heroes, our police forces, our nurses, firefighters, paramedics and other health care workers who come to our aid.
Without hesitation, these incredible Canadians are there for us any time, any place. Sadly, they are facing an unprecedented level of violence aimed toward them. This kind of violence has a ripple effect. It contributes to fear, burnout, compassion fatigue, depression and PTSD.
A nurse or health care worker should not have to fear for their personal safety when reporting for duty. A paramedic or firefighter should not have to fear for their lives when answering a 911 call. Violence is not part of their job description.
Next week, the debate begins on my private member's bill, Bill C-321. This legislation is a first step in curbing the escalating violence against these important heroes. I humbly ask all my parliamentary colleagues to support this important piece of legislation.
Todd Doherty Conservative Cariboo—Prince George, BC
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-321, an act to amend the Criminal Code (assaults against health care professionals and first responders).
Mr. Speaker, I am heartened to see that the Minister of Public Safety is in the House to hear the first reading of this—