C-484
Second Session, Fortieth Parliament,
57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009
HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
BILL C-484
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cracking down on child pornography)
first reading, November 26, 2009
NOTE
3rd Session, 40th Parliament
This bill was introduced during the Second Session of the 40th Parliament. Pursuant to the Standing Orders of the House of Commons, it is deemed to have been considered and approved at all stages completed at the time of prorogation of the Second Session. The number of the bill remains unchanged.
Mr. Julian
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SUMMARY
This enactment amends the Criminal Code to increase the penalty associated with the offences related to child pornography.
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2nd Session, 40th Parliament,
57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009
house of commons of canada
BILL C-484
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cracking down on child pornography)
R.S., c. C-46
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
1. (1) Paragraphs 163.1(2)(a) and (b) of the Criminal Code are replaced by the following: 
(a) an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of one year; or
(b) an offence punishable on summary conviction and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of ninety days.
(2) Paragraphs 163.1(3)(a) and (b) of the Act are replaced by the following:
(a) an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of one year; or
(b) an offence punishable on summary conviction and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of ninety days.
(3) Paragraphs 163.1(4)(a) and (b) of the Act are replaced by the following:
(a) an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of forty-five days; or
(b) an offence punishable on summary conviction and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of fourteen days.
(4) Paragraphs 163.1(4.1)(a) and (b) of the Act are replaced by the following:
(a) an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of forty-five days; or
(b) an offence punishable on summary conviction and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of fourteen days.
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