Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (arson — wildfires and places of worship)
This enactment amends the Criminal Code to create an offence for causing a wildfire and an offence for causing damage by fire or explosion to a place of worship. It also requires a court to consider as aggravating circumstances, in the context of arson by negligence, the fact that it resulted in a wildfire or the destruction of a place of worship.
This bill, C-411, proposes to create new criminal offences related to arson. Specifically, it aims to establish distinct charges for intentionally causing a wildfire and for intentionally damaging a place of worship with fire or explosion. This would allow for more specific prosecution and sentencing for these types of destructive acts. The bill also mandates that courts consider the destruction of a wildfire or a place of worship as an aggravating factor when sentencing for negligent arson, meaning the punishment could be harsher if these specific consequences occur.
Legislative Timeline
Votes
Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Liberal | No | 0% | 100% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |