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QUESTION PERIOD — Justice

Restorative Justice

December 2, 2025


Hon. Manuelle Oudar [ + ]

Thank you, Senator Moreau, but signing and ratification are two different things. We need to ratify this convention.

The concept of transformative justice is now being promoted internationally to correct the structural inequalities that have facilitated violence.

How will incorporating this legal principle into Canadian law radically change our approach to victims, particularly Indigenous women?

Hon. Pierre Moreau (Government Representative in the Senate) [ + ]

You’re right, signing and ratification are two different things, but signing is a step in the right direction. That is what I was trying to say.

You ask me how transformative justice will change Canada’s legal ecosystem. I don’t consider myself an expert on the subject. I will simply point out our economic reconciliation measures, our food security programs, affordable child care programs, and so on.

On the fundamental issue—

Thank you, Senator Moreau.

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