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Legislative Services Division MAY TU 1933 Fax
From the Office of the Municipal Clerk (604) 591-8731

March 25, 1993

File: 0020-001
xc: 0021-001 g.2)

Mayor Len Traboulay
City of Port Coquitlam
2580 Shaughnessy Street
Port Coquitlam, B.C.
V3C 2A.

Dear Mayor Traboulay:

The District of Surrey recognizes the need for reform in the criminal justice
system, and especially the need for adequate protection of women who are victims
of violence in the home.

At the Regular Council meeting of the District of Surrey held on
March 15, 1993, the Municipal Council unanimously supported the following
resolution and requested that all B.C. Municipalities be urged to support same:

"WHEREAS the current Canadian Criminal Code does not adequateiy protect
women victims of violence in the home;

AND WHEREAS restraining orders and peace bonds result more often in
subsequent abuse and death than protection;

AND WHEREAS the only protection from intimidation in the Code is found in
contract law to deal with tabour disputes;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Surrey Council support M.P. Dawn Black's
Private Members Bill to establish anti-stalking legislation.”

On behaif of Council, Iam requesting you to support this Private Members

Yours truly,

ALKIRE
Donna B. Kenny /

Municipal Clerk

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