Item - 2022.MM43.10
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 11 and 12, 2022 without amendments.
MM43.10 - Support for Bill C-233, “Keira’s Law” - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2022, adopted the following:
1. City Council support Member of Parliament Anju Dhillon's Private Member’s Bill C-233, “Keira’s Law” which would amend the Criminal Code and Judges Act to strengthen measures to protect women and children from domestic violence.
2. City Council request that a copy of this Motion and City Council's decision be provided to all Toronto Members of Parliament and the leaders of all political parties with Members of Parliament.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Motion
to Waive Referral
(Carried)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM43.10 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Motion
to Adopt Item
(Carried)