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C-320At third reading in the Senate

Bill C-320 — Law Proposed to Give Crime Victims More Information

Victims to Get More Crime Info

Introduced Mar 8, 2023·Last discussed Dec 17, 2024
Summary

This proposed law wants to change how much information crime victims can get. Right now, victims can ask for some details about the person who hurt them, like when they might be released from prison. This proposed law would make it easier for victims to get this information. It would also let them know if the offender is being moved to a different prison. This change affects anyone who has been a victim of a crime in Canada. It also affects the people who committed those crimes. Victims would have more power to stay informed about the offender's situation. This could help them feel safer and more in control. This matters because it's about making sure victims are treated fairly. Knowing about an offender's release or transfer can help victims prepare and protect themselves. It acknowledges the harm they've suffered and gives them a better chance to rebuild their lives.

Bill Timeline
Introduced in the House
Mar 8, 2023
Approved in principle (House)
Oct 18, 2023
Vote on Bill C-320 — approve in principlePassed
328 Yea0 Nay
Oct 18, 2023
Passed the House
Feb 28, 2024
Final vote on Bill C-320Passed
319 Yea0 Nay
Feb 28, 2024
Introduced in the Senate
Feb 29, 2024
Approved in principle (Senate)
May 30, 2024
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