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

March 25, 1993

File: 0020-001
xe: 0021-001 J.2)

Mayor Len Traboulay
City of Port Coquitlam
2580 Shaughness 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 adequately 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 labour disputes;

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

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

Yours truly,

Donna B. Keri /

Municipal Cler.

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