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JURI Committee Report

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Table of Contents
List of Members
Mandate
Chapter 1: Introduction
Background
The Review Process
Jurisdiction
Chapter 2: Legislative background
Introduction
Impaired Driving and the Criminal Code
Federal Legislative History
Provincial/Territorial Measures
A. Driver's License Suspensions
B. Lower BAC Limits
C. Seizure and Impoundment of Vehicles
D. Assessment and Treatment
E. Alcohol Ignition Interlock Devices
Chapter 3: The extent of the problem
Introduction
Review Participants' Views
Chapter 4: The nature of the offence
Introduction
Lowering the Legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
Limitations on Evidence to the Contrary
Codifying Breath Alcohol Level
Failure to Stop
Chapter 5: Penalties
Introduction
Mandatory Minimum Fines
Mandatory Criminal Code Driving Prohibitions
Periods of Imprisonment
A. Impaired Driving
B. Maximum Summary Conviction Penalty
C. Impaired Driving Causing Bodily Harm or Death
Tiered Blood Alcohol Concentration(bac) Penalties
Lifetime Driving Prohibitions
Alcohol Ignition Interlock Devices
Mandatory Assessment and/or Treatment
Curative Treatment Discharge
Penalties for other Offences
A. Driving While Disqualified
B. Failure to Stop at the Scene of an Accident
Chapter 6: Police powers
Introduction
Two-Hour Limit
Passive Alcohol Sensors
Testing for Impairment by a Drug
A. The Nature of the Problem
B. Possible Solutions
C. Complicating Factors
Roadside Approved Instruments
Testing Drivers Involved In Injury-Related Collisions
Chapter 7: Systemic reform and other matters
Introduction
Provincial Court Jurisdiction
Notice to Crown Counsel
Public Awareness and Education
Enhanced Federal-Provincial-Territorial Cooperation
Research Requirements
Parliamentary Review
APPENDIXES
Appendix A - Witnesses List
Appendix B - Briefs List
Appendix C - Issues paper
Appendix D - Existing criminal code provisions
Appendix E - Summary of recommendations
Appendix F - Draft Bill
Request for Government Response
Minutes of Proceedings
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