Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security to Hear Expert
Witness Testimony from National Pardons Centre Concerning Bill C-23B

TORONTO, Nov. 23 /CNW/ -

What: The Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security will hear expert testimony from Michael Ashby of the National Pardons Centre concerning Bill C-23B. Mr. Ashby will present evidence and recommendations that would:

• Abandon the proposed name change from 'pardon' to 'record suspension'
• Maintain wait times introduced through Bill C-23A
• Permit only gradual fee increases
• Abandon the proposed 3 strike rule

The Government rolled out the first half of its reforms to rules governing pardons in May 2010 with Bill C-23A.  Bill C-23A introduced longer wait times, a more effective classification system, and a more rigorous and comprehensive review system.

Who:  Michael Ashby, Co-Founder, National Pardons Centre

When:  November 24, 2010 @ 4:00PM

Where: Room 253D Centre Block, Ottawa

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