Bill C-202 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assault against a health care worker)
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
At a glance
Official Parliament of Canada snapshot for 43rd 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.
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Source: By PoliticalData.ca
Bill C-202 proposes to amend the Criminal Code to ensure that assaults against health care workers, while they are on duty, are considered an aggravating factor during sentencing.
This bill proposes to add a new section to the Criminal Code of Canada. This new section would require courts to consider an assault against a health care worker, who is performing their duties at the time of the assault, as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence for certain offences. A health care worker is defined as someone employed in a health care setting, such as a hospital, residential facility, treatment clinic, pharmacy, or in the home of someone receiving home care.
- It introduces a new section to the Criminal Code of Canada.
- It requires courts to consider assaults against health care workers as an aggravating circumstance when sentencing for specific offences.
- It defines who is considered a health care worker for the purposes of this new section.
- Health care workers
- Individuals accused or convicted of certain assault-related offences
- Courts and judges imposing sentences
- Courts have a duty to consider the victim's status as a health care worker engaged in their duties as an aggravating circumstance during sentencing for specific offences.
- The bill does not introduce new penalties, but it requires courts to consider an aggravating circumstance, which may influence the sentence imposed.
- The bill does not specify which sentences would be affected by this aggravating circumstance, other than that it applies when a court imposes a sentence.
- The bill does not define 'health care setting' beyond providing examples like hospitals, residential facilities, treatment clinics, pharmacies, or the home of a person receiving home care.
Adds a new provision that requires courts to consider the victim being a health care worker engaged in their duties as an aggravating circumstance when sentencing for certain assault-related offences.
Source: Section 1 of the Bill
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Official textParliamentary Process
Bill C-202 has not yet reached the first reading stage in the Senate and is currently outside the order of precedence, following its introduction and first reading in the House of Commons.
This artifact describes the procedural status of Bill C-202 in the Senate. It indicates that the bill has not yet reached the 'Senate First reading' stage and is currently 'Outside the Order of Precedence'. The latest activity noted is its introduction and first reading in the House of Commons on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. The artifact also mentions a similar bill, C-434, from a previous Parliament with the same purpose.
Bill C-202 has not yet proceeded to the Senate's Second Reading stage and is currently outside the Order of Precedence, with its last activity being a first reading in the House of Commons in February 2020.
The provided artifact indicates that Bill C-202, concerning amendments to the Criminal Code related to assault against a health care worker, has not yet reached the Senate's Second Reading stage. It is currently listed as 'Outside the Order of Precedence'. The latest recorded activity for this bill was its introduction and first reading in the House of Commons on February 4, 2020. The artifact also notes a similar bill, C-434, introduced in a previous Parliament.
Bill C-202 has not yet reached its third reading in the Senate and is currently outside the order of precedence.
This artifact describes the status of Bill C-202 in the Senate. The bill has not yet reached the 'Third reading' stage in the Senate. Its current status is 'Outside the Order of Precedence,' meaning it is not scheduled for debate or a vote at this time. The last significant action on this bill was its First reading in the House of Commons on February 4, 2020. A similar bill, C-434, was introduced in a previous Parliament.
Bill C-202, concerning assaults against health care workers, was introduced and received its first reading in the House of Commons on February 4, 2020, and is currently outside the order of precedence.
On February 4, 2020, Bill C-202, an Act to amend the Criminal Code concerning assault against a health care worker, underwent its first reading in the House of Commons. This is a procedural step where a bill is formally introduced. At this point, the bill is considered 'Outside the Order of Precedence', meaning it has not yet been scheduled for debate or further progression. The artifact notes that a similar bill, C-434, was introduced in a previous Parliament.
During the House of Commons first reading of Bill C-202, the Criminal Code (assault against a health care worker) Act, the introduction and debate focused on addressing violence against health care workers.
On February 4, 2020, in the House of Commons, Bill C-202, an Act to amend the Criminal Code concerning assaults against health care workers, was introduced and debated. The bill aims to make the fact that the victim of an assault is a health care worker an aggravating circumstance for sentencing purposes during court proceedings. The debate focused on the issue of violence against health care workers, with statistics cited indicating a significant increase in such incidents. The bill's sponsor highlighted the need for stronger messaging to protect those providing critical health services. This record documents the introduction and initial debate of the bill, which is procedural and does not by itself change the law.
Bill C-202, concerning amendments to the Criminal Code regarding assault against a health care worker, has completed its first reading in the House of Commons and is currently awaiting its turn for further debate.
This artifact describes the current status and history of Bill C-202 in the House of Commons. The bill has gone through its introduction and first reading. It is currently 'Outside the Order of Precedence,' meaning it has not yet reached the stage of Second Reading. The artifact also notes a similar bill, C-434, that was introduced in a previous Parliament.
Bill C-202, concerning amendments to the Criminal Code for assaults against healthcare workers, has had its first reading in the House of Commons but has not yet been scheduled for further proceedings.
This artifact describes the procedural status of Bill C-202 in the House of Commons. The bill, which aims to amend the Criminal Code concerning assaults against healthcare workers, has completed its first reading. However, it is currently 'Outside the Order of Precedence,' meaning it has not yet been scheduled for further debate or progression. The record also notes a similar bill, C-434, from a previous Parliament.
Bill C-202, aiming to amend the Criminal Code regarding assaults against health care workers, has completed first reading and is currently outside the Order of Precedence, with its House of Commons Report stage not yet reached.
The House of Commons Report stage for Bill C-202, an Act to amend the Criminal Code concerning assaults against health care workers, has not yet been reached. The bill's current status is 'Outside the Order of Precedence'. The latest recorded activity was its introduction and first reading on February 4, 2020. A similar bill, C-434, was introduced in a previous Parliament with the same purpose.
Bill C-202 has not yet reached the House of Commons Third reading stage and is currently outside the Order of Precedence.
This artifact describes the status of Bill C-202 at the 'House of Commons Third reading' stage. The bill has not yet reached this stage, as its current status is 'Outside the Order of Precedence'. The latest activity recorded was its introduction and first reading on February 4, 2020. The artifact also notes that a similar bill, C-434, was introduced in a previous Parliament.
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Vote Summary
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Official sources
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