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The CBC reports:
The federal government’s updated bill to ban the practice of conversion therapy has been adopted unanimously by the House of Commons.
MPs voted to fast track Bill C-4 on Wednesday afternoon. The Commons erupted in applause after the vote and several Liberal MPs walked across the floor to shake hands with and — in some cases — hug their Conservative counterparts.
Conservative MP Rob Moore moved the motion to fast-track the bill, which now goes to the Senate. “It’s a fantastic day,” Justice Minister and Attorney General David Lametti told reporters after the vote. “This is what we can do when Parliament works together.”
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More @CBCNews: MPs vote unanimously in support of updated legislation to ban conversion therapy. https://t.co/UpNMNpPghn
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) December 1, 2021
Today, the House of Commons unanimously agreed to the Bill C-4, to ban conversion therapy in Canada. I want to sincerely thank the leaders and allies in all parties who made this possible. Today is a wonderful day. ?️? pic.twitter.com/QbqvlTYhha
— Randy Boissonnault ?️? (@R_Boissonnault) December 1, 2021
“Nobody can consent to torture.” Minister of Tourism Randy Boissonnault thanks allies and leaders on Wednesday after the House of Commons unanimously agreed to pass Bill C-4, the legislation to ban conversion therapy. @R_Boissonnault
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— CTV News (@CTVNews) December 1, 2021
The House of Commons has unanimously adopted a motion by Conservative MP Rob Moore to pass C-4, the government’s bill to ban conversion therapy in Canada, through all stages without amendment.#cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/BO4GeJUCR2
— CPAC (@CPAC_TV) December 1, 2021