Genetic discrimination private member’s bill pits Grit backbenchers against cabinet

Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould wants the Senate private member's bill amended, but hasn’t convinced independent Liberal Justice Committee members.

Last week, Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould sent a letter to the House Justice Committee outlining her opposition to Bill S-201 and explained the government's rationale for amendments that will effectively gut the bill. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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BY RACHEL AIELLO

November 21, 2016

A Senate private member's bill seeking to introduce first-ever nationwide penalties against genetic discrimination has pitted Liberal MPs against the government as Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould pushes hard for amendments to Bill S-201. The government says the bill is unco...

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