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Bill C-221 explained in plain English

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (peace officers)

Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.

At a glance

Jurisdiction
Federal Parliament
Legislature / Parliament
Parliament of Canada
Session
40th Parliament, 1st Session
Bill number
Bill C-221
Full title
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (peace officers)
Current status
Did not become law (session ended)
Latest event
Outside the Order of Precedence
Last updated
Nov 21, 2008

Official Parliament of Canada snapshot for 40th Parliament, 1st Session. MP vote breakdowns appear when the House of Commons publishes a recorded division export for that bill. Senate and House stage details include official debate/sitting links when LEGISinfo publishes them.

Chamber
Parliament of Canada
Current Stage
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest Activity
Nov 21, 2008
Plain-language explanation
In plain English (our explanation)

Our plain-language take, written for civic education.

Source: By PoliticalData.ca

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Short Version

This bill amends the Criminal Code to impose harsher penalties for assaulting peace officers and to eliminate parole eligibility for those who murder peace officers.

What It Means

Bill C-221, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (peace officers), proposes changes to the Criminal Code of Canada. The bill aims to increase penalties for assaulting peace officers and to remove the possibility of parole for individuals convicted of murdering a peace officer. This bill also addresses changes to the conditions under which a person convicted of first-degree murder, where the victim was a peace officer, can apply for parole.

What This Bill Does
  • Amends the Criminal Code to change the punishment for committing first-degree murder when the victim is a peace officer.
  • Amends the Criminal Code to change the punishment for assaulting a peace officer.
  • Amends the Criminal Code regarding parole eligibility for individuals convicted of first-degree murder of a peace officer.
Who Is Affected
  • Individuals accused or convicted of assaulting or murdering a peace officer.
  • Peace officers.
Rights, Duties, Or Obligations
  • Individuals convicted of first-degree murder of a peace officer will face life imprisonment without eligibility for parole.
  • Individuals convicted of assaulting a peace officer face a minimum of four years and a maximum of ten years imprisonment.
Enforcement Or Penalties
  • Increased penalties for assaulting a peace officer, including a minimum of four years imprisonment.
  • Elimination of parole eligibility for individuals convicted of first-degree murder of a peace officer.
Uncertainties Or Limits
  • The bill does not specify the exact date it would come into force, stating it is a private member's bill from the 40th Parliament, 1st Session.
  • The bill text does not provide details on how 'peace officer' is defined within the context of these amendments.
Laws Or Regulations Affected
Criminal Code
amends

This bill amends the Criminal Code. Specifically, it changes the penalties for first-degree murder when the victim is a peace officer, and it changes the penalties for assaulting a peace officer. It also affects the conditions for parole eligibility for those convicted of murdering a peace officer.

Source: Section 1, 2, and 3 of Bill C-221

Section 235 of the Criminal Code
amends

Changes the sentencing for first-degree murder when the victim is a peace officer, making the sentence imprisonment for life without eligibility for parole.

Source: Section 1(2) of Bill C-221

Section 270(2) of the Criminal Code
amends

Changes the penalty for assaulting a peace officer to a maximum of ten years imprisonment, with a minimum punishment of four years.

Source: Section 2 of Bill C-221

Section 745 of the Criminal Code
amends

Adds a provision that prevents a person convicted of first-degree murder where the victim is a peace officer from being eligible for parole.

Source: Section 3(2) of Bill C-221

Section 745.6(2) of the Criminal Code
amends

Adds that a person convicted of first-degree murder where the victim is a peace officer cannot apply for parole.

Source: Section 4 of Bill C-221

Generated using AI from official bill text. Not legal advice. It is written by PoliticalData.ca for civic education, automatically checked and spot-reviewed before publishing.

Official text

Parliamentary Process

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Step 1
First reading
Nov 21, 2008
Completed

Bill C-221, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (peace officers), completed its first reading in the House of Commons on November 21, 2008, and is currently outside the Order of Precedence.

Introduction and first reading, Nov 21, 2008
End of stage activity, Nov 21, 2008
Chamber sittings
Introduction and first reading - Nov 21, 2008

This sitting of the House of Commons on November 21, 2008, featured debates on the Speech from the Throne, oral question period covering diverse topics including the economy and specific industry issues, and the introduction of numerous private member's bills.

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Second reading
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Vote Summary

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Sponsor
Peter Stoffer
Sponsor party or district not listed
Jurisdiction
Federal Parliament

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Official sources

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