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...