Marilène Gill
- Born
- 1977
- Family
- Married to fellow BQ MP Xavier Barsalou-Duval
- Political Experience
- Elected to the House of Commons in 2015; Deputy whip and critic of indigenous and northern affairs in the Bloc Québécois Shadow Cabinet since 2021; vice chair of the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities in the 45th Canadian Parliament in 2025.
- Notable
- Supported Martine Ouellet's leadership during a caucus revolt.
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Marilène Gill won with 16,243 votes (43.7%)
Total votes cast: 37,183
Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Senator Boyer, thank you again. I have a question to round out everything that was said during my colleagues' turns. It has to do with the bill, of course, and more specifically with the offence of assault in relation to maiming. Obviously, you've held consultations and spoken with survivors. What was the rationale behind this change that you want to make [more]
Actually, yes, we're talking about the definition of sterilization, which is considered a form of maiming.
Yes.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Senator Boyer, thank you for being here and, of course, for all the work you've done to give a voice to these individuals who, at times, don't have one or are hesitant to speak out because they need to do it in a safe place where they will be believed. People need to be believed first before they can do all this work. Obviously, I'm thinking of all these women, those who [more]
Yes. I'm referring to the amendment to the act with respect to the term “maim”.
Thank you, Senator. I may not have expressed myself clearly, but much like with the bill, I wanted to know if this had been done collaboratively and whom you had consulted to come up with a precise definition of “sterilization procedure” in the bill. I'm sorry if I wasn't as clear, but that was really the idea behind my question. I don't know if you can answer it quickly, if the Chair permits.
Thank you very much. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. I'd like to thank all the witnesses for being with us today, including Ms. Étienne, who is participating virtually. Everyone has testified bravely and generously. I believe we've reached the end of this discussion for this panel. I'll give the witnesses the opportunity to add anything if they see that there are questions that we, as elected officials, haven't [more]
Actually, there was a third part to my question. You said that the bill was created to respond to these women's requests and give them a voice, so there was collaboration in drafting the bill. I understand that, right now, no one is opposed to the passage of the bill. I was also referring to the definition. I know it's part of the bill, but it often comes up in the clauses or in certain [more]
I'll come back to it later. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Would it be possible to get the details in writing—