Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In the example that Mrs. Marie-Jewell described where violence is threatened against another person or persons --in the plural - for example in a picket line or in a blockade, yes, it is possible that charges of assault could be laid. The Criminal Code defines assault as a person who commits an assault when he applies force intentionally to another person or he attempts or threatens to apply force intentionally. So if there are threats of violence being levied at a picket or in a blockade, then an assault charge could be laid and if a person were convicted, the provisions of Bill 32, if passed, would come into effect. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Ms. Macpherson on Committee Motion 61-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Defeated
In the Legislative Assembly on June 12th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 61-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Defeated
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 11th, 1995
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