Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty's bid to expedite passage of his private members bill through the House of Commons fell short on Wednesday.
The MP is seeking to make an assault against a health care or emergency worker an aggravating factor when the perpetrator is up for sentencing. "Instead of sending the clear message to those on the frontlines that parliamentarians value them and that we want to prioritize their safety; the Liberals and NDP played political games."
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