Law Would Toughen Rules on Checking ID to Prevent Crime
ID Checks to Fight Crime
This proposed law wanted to change the rules about asking for ID. It would have made it illegal for someone to demand to see your ID simply because of your race. This means a store owner couldn't ask a Black person for ID just because they are Black. It would have applied to everyone in Canada. This proposed law would have affected both people who are asked for ID and people who ask for ID. If you are a visible minority, you might have felt safer knowing you couldn't be unfairly targeted. If you are a business owner or security guard, you would have needed to be very careful about why you were asking for ID. This proposed law was important because it tried to stop racial profiling. Racial profiling is when people are treated differently because of their race. Some people believe it is unfair and discriminatory. However, this proposed law did not pass, so the rules about asking for ID remain the same.
Where this proposed law falls on the policy spectrums that Canadians care about
The bill directly addresses discrimination based on race, which aligns with proactive equity and inclusion measures.
By prohibiting ID checks based on race, the bill aims to reduce discriminatory policing practices, which aligns with a more equitable approach to criminal justice.
This bill has not yet been published on the government website.
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This proposed law did not move forward
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This proposed law did not move forward
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This bill was voted down and did not become law.
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