B-008: Criminal Code Act

[Alfonso Velez]

Madam Speaker,

This bill is long overdue and codifies into law a basic criminal code to ensure the safety and tranquility of citizens while also respecting people's fundamental liberties. The passage of this bill will ensure that people are held to account for taking actions that hurt other people's rights to life, liberty, and property. I believe this code represents a balanced approach to punitive measures and reform. MPs will notice that there is not a death penalty, and further that options are in place for those crime is simply possession of drugs to get treatment rather than be subject to imprisonment. I commend this bill to the House and ask for its adoption. Thank you.