Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (restitution orders)
This enactment amends the Criminal Code to set out certain types of damages for which a restitution order may be made to certain persons who provide front-line services, including emergency and victim support services, to a community.
Bill C-238 aims to amend the Criminal Code to allow courts to order offenders to pay restitution to organizations that provide front-line community services. This includes services like emergency response and victim support, which often incur significant costs due to crimes related to drug and human trafficking.
The bill specifically targets expenses incurred by these organizations as a direct result of such offences. These expenses can include providing emergency shelter, medical supplies (like overdose reversal drugs), harm reduction programs, enhanced security, mental health support for staff dealing with trauma, and increased operational costs to meet demand. This ensures that community services are better supported and compensated when they are impacted by criminal activity.
Legislative Timeline
Votes
Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | No | 0% | 100% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |