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Bill C-235

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 08, 2022
Building a Green Prairie Economy Act
  • This bill, known as the Building a Green Prairie Economy Act, requires the minister responsible for economic development in the Prairie provinces to work with other ministers and develop a framework for cooperation and engagement in implementing federal programs across various sectors. The objective is to build a green economy in the Prairie provinces. The framework must include measures to address transportation options in small cities and communities, foster job creation and skills transfer, prioritize projects that promote a clean environment, support clean energy development, establish programs that stimulate a green economy, and prepare infrastructure projects for climate change adaptation. The minister must also prepare and publish reports on the progress and effectiveness of the framework.
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • A steelman argument in favor of the Building a Green Prairie Economy Act could be as follows: The Act is necessary to address the urgent need for sustainable economic development in the Prairie provinces. The framework outlined in the Act will promote cooperation and engagement between various sectors, including transportation, environment, industry, agriculture, finance, and natural resources. By coordinating efforts and leveraging resources, the Act aims to build a green economy that is economically sustainable while mitigating the impact of climate change. The Act recognizes the importance of consultation with provincial governments, municipalities, Indigenous governing bodies, private sector, and representatives of employers and employees. This ensures that the framework takes into account local circumstances and incorporates diverse perspectives in decision-making processes. The Act specifically includes measures to address tran

SteelmanSpren Against

  • Steelman Argument: The Building a Green Prairie Economy Act, which requires the development of a framework for building a green economy in the Prairie provinces, is flawed because it places too much power in the hands of the federal government and may not effectively address the unique needs and circumstances of the Prairie provinces. 1. Overreach of federal government: The Act mandates collaboration between several federal ministers, giving the federal government significant control over the development and implementation of the framework. This may limit the ability of local governments and communities in the Prairie provinces to have a say in shaping their own green economy. 2. Lack of provincial input: While there is a requirement for consultation with provincial government representatives, the Act does not guarantee that their input will be adequately considered in the framework. This undermines the principle of cooperative federa
Senate Third Reading
  • Dec. 15, 2022, 10 a.m.
  • Passed
Royal Assent
  • Dec. 15, 2022, 10 a.m.
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Senate Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 14, 2022
Agriculture and Forestry (AGFO)
Re. Bill C-235, An Act respecting the building of a green economy in the Prairies, without amendment
  • Seventh Report

  • The Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry has the honour to present its

    SEVENTH REPORT

    Your committee, to which was referred Bill C-235, An Act respecting the building of a green economy in the Prairies, has, in obedience to the order of reference of December 13, 2022, examined the said bill and now reports the same without amendment.

    Respectfully submitted,

    ROBERT BLACK

    Chair

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Senate Second Reading
  • Dec. 13, 2022, 5 p.m.
  • Passed

Senate Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 13, 2022
Senate First Reading
  • Dec. 8, 2022, 2:20 p.m.
  • Passed

Senate Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 08, 2022
House Third Reading
  • Dec. 7, 2022, 3:55 p.m.
  • Passed

House Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 21, 2022
Standing Committee on Industry, Natural Resources, Science and Technology (INDU)
Re. Bill C-235, An Act respecting the building of a green economy in the Prairies
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  • In accordance with its Order of Reference of Wednesday, June 1, 2022, your Committee has considered Bill C-235, An Act respecting the building of a green economy in the Prairies, and agreed on Thursday, November 17, 2022, to report it with the following amendments:

    Clause 2

    That Bill C-235, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing line 12 on page 1 with the following:

    “Minister means the minister responsible for economic development in the Prairie provinces. (ministre)”

    Clause 3

    That Bill C-235, in Clause 3, be amended by replacing line 14 on page 1 with the following:

    “ister of the Environment, the Minister of Transport, the Minister of Industry, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the”

    That Bill C-235, in Clause 3, be amended by replacing lines 15 to 17 on page 1 with the following:

    “Minister of Finance and the Minister of Natural Resources, develop a framework to coordi‐”

    That Bill C-235, in Clause 3, be amended by replacing line 4 on page 2 with the following:

    “and with municipalities, Indigenous governing bodies, the private sector”

    That Bill C-235, in Clause 3, be amended by adding after line 6 on page 2 the following:

    “(2.1) The consultation process provided for under subsection (2) is only required if such a consultation process is not already provided for under any other Act of Parliament or any Act of a province or by-law of a municipality.”

    That Bill C-235, in Clause 3, be amended by replacing line 14 on page 2 with the following:

    “(b) fostering job creation and skills transfer, as evidenced by increased employment, in Prairie regions”

    That Bill C-235, in Clause 3, be amended by replacing, in the English version, line 16 on page 2 with the following:

    “them to build a net-zero emissions green economy and”

    That Bill C-235, in Clause 3, be amended by replacing line 22 on page 2 with the following:

    “make use of all sources of energy, including nuclear”

    That Bill C-235, in Clause 3, be amended by replacing line 24 on page 2 with the following:

    “(d) supporting the continued development of clean energy in fields such as agricul‐”

    Clause 4

    That Bill C-235, in Clause 4, be amended by replacing line 35 on page 2 with the following:

    “4 (1) Within 12 months after the day on which this Act”

    That Bill C-235, in Clause 4, be amended by replacing lines 1 and 2 on page 3 with the following:

    “(2) The Minister must publish the report on the departmental website within 10 days after the re‐”

    Clause 5

    That Bill C-235, in Clause 5, be amended by replacing lines 8 to 10 on page 3 with the following:

    “of Transport, the Minister of Industry, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Natural Resources, prepare a”

    Your Committee has ordered a reprint of Bill C-235, as amended, as a working copy for the use of the House of Commons at the report stage.
    A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 33, 37 to 39 and 44) is tabled.
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House Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 17, 2022
Standing Committee on Industry, Natural Resources, Science and Technology (INDU)
Re. Bill C-235, An Act respecting the building of a green economy in the Prairies
  • Mon Oct 17, 2022 11:04 - 01:02PM
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