Mandatory breath tests for booze won't violate rights, justice minister says

Statement from Jody Wilson-Raybould outlines legal defence of new impaired driving legislation


The Liberal government has mounted a pre-emptive defence of its contentious new impaired driving bill, arguing that mandatory breath samples will serve as a strong deterrent and will not violate constitutional rights. A charter statement from Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, tabled in the House of Commons today, outlines why the Liberals believe Bill C-46 upholds the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. -- More...

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