Extreme Intoxication Bill

• Extreme intoxication bill becomes law after flying through Senate

  Justice Minister David Lametti had called for its speedy passage so the gap in the law could be addressed before Parliament rose for a summer break.

  Politics

  Jun 23, 2022
  
• Extreme intoxication bill unanimously passes House of Commons, heads to Senate

  The Senate can now move to follow a similar process and pass Bill C-28 at all stages by way of a unanimous motion, but several senators have indicated they want more scrutiny.

  Politics

  Jun 22, 2022
  
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• Extreme intoxication bill will get unanimous fast-tracking through House of Commons

  Bill C-28 would update the Criminal Code to create a new standard for criminal liability when a person commits a crime "in a state of negligent self-induced extreme intoxication."

  Politics

  Jun 21, 2022