Bill C-17 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (investigative hearing and recognizance with conditions)
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
Short answer
Bill C-17 proposes changes to the Criminal Code regarding investigative hearings and bail conditions, though specific details are not fully outlined in the provided text.
At a glance
Official Parliament of Canada snapshot for 40th Parliament, 3rd 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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Bill C-17 proposes changes to the Criminal Code regarding investigative hearings and bail conditions, though specific details are not fully outlined in the provided text.
Bill C-17 proposes amendments to the Criminal Code in Canada, specifically related to investigative hearings and conditions attached to recognizance (a type of bail). The bill's exact provisions are not fully detailed in the provided text, but it appears to involve changes to procedures for handling cases where individuals are released on recognizance with specific conditions. The text mentions the bill was prepared by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security for use in parliamentary proceedings.
- Proposes amendments to the Criminal Code (investigative hearing and recognizance with conditions) act
- Affects procedures for investigative hearings and conditions attached to recognizance (bail) in criminal cases
- Individuals charged with crimes
- Law enforcement agencies
- Courts handling bail applications
- Parliamentary committees (specifically the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)
- The specific details of the amendments are not fully provided in the text
- The exact scope of changes to investigative hearings and recognizance conditions is not clearly outlined
Changes to procedures for investigative hearings and conditions attached to recognizance (bail) in criminal cases
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Vote Summary
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