OTTAWA - The Liberal government is introducing legislation to help ensure judges are trained in sexual assault law.
It would require all newly appointed provincial superior court judges to receive the training, including learning about rape myths and stereotypes.
The bill, if passed, would also require the Canadian Judicial Council to report on ongoing efforts to provide similar training to sitting judges.
It would also change the Criminal Code to ensure judges are putting their reasons on the record when they decide sexual assault cases.
The proposed legislation revives a private member's bill originally put forward by Rona Ambrose when she was interim Conservative leader.
That bill had cross-partisan support, but after being stalled in the Senate, died when Parliament dissolved ahead of the federal election.
Loubissi-Morris and Dang also face charges in connection with the shooting on July 9, 2017 when the 62-year-old woman was hit by accident in the 7600-block of 147A Street.
