Wilson-Raybould aims to Charter-proof human trafficking law

The new legislation, Bill C-38, amends a private member’s bill on exploitation and trafficking from the last Parliament. Meanwhile, the CETA bill and legislation addressing the opioid crisis is back atop the House agenda this week.

Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has tabled Bill C-38, amending the coming-into-force section of a private member's bill from the last Parliament on exploitation and human trafficking.The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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BY RACHEL AIELLO

February 13, 2017

Citing Charter of Rights and Freedoms concerns, federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has tabled a bill killing a portion of a private member’s bill passed in the last Parliament aimed at tougher sentencing for human trafficking and exploitation. On Feb. 9, Ms. Wilson-Raybould (Vancouver ...

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