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Bill C-282

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 16, 2024
An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management)
  • Bill C-282 is a proposed law that would prevent the Minister of Foreign Affairs from making certain commitments related to international trade of dairy products, poultry, and eggs that could impact Canada's supply management system. The proposed change would be added to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act. The bill was introduced on June 13, 2022, and is available on the House of Commons website.
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  • Yea (351)
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • The purpose of this amendment is to protect Canada's supply management system for dairy, poultry, and eggs. This system has been in place for decades and is essential to the stability and viability of these industries. Allowing the Minister of Foreign Affairs to make certain commitments through international trade agreements that would have the effect of increasing tariff rate quotas or reducing tariffs on these goods could potentially harm Canadian producers and disrupt the supply management system. This amendment ensures that the government will not make any commitments that could jeopardize the livelihoods of Canadian farmers and producers. It is important to prioritize the interests of our own producers and maintain a strong supply management system for the benefit of our economy and food security.

SteelmanSpren Against

  • One potential argument against this bill is that it hinders Canada's ability to negotiate and make international trade agreements. By limiting the Minister of Foreign Affairs from making commitments regarding certain goods, it could limit their ability to negotiate and make deals that could be beneficial for Canada's economy as a whole. Additionally, supply management can be seen as a protectionist policy and limiting negotiations in this area could harm Canada's ability to participate in the global market. It is important to consider the potential economic consequences of limiting the government's ability to make trade commitments in certain areas.
Senate Third Reading
  • April 16, 2024, 2 p.m.
  • In Progress
  • Read

House Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 31, 2023
Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT)
Re. Canada’s Proposed Biocides Regulation: Trade Impacts for Certain Canadian Sectors
  • Tue Oct 31, 2023 11:01 - 01:00PM
  • Read
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  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
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Senate First Reading
  • June 22, 2023, noon
  • Passed
Senate Second Reading
  • June 22, 2023, noon
  • Passed

House Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 26, 2023
Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT)
Re. Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management)
  • Report 8 presented to the House
  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
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House Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 20, 2023
Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT)
Re. Bill C-282
  • Thu Apr 20, 2023 03:30 - 04:12PM
  • Read
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  • Hear!
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House Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 30, 2023
Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT)
Re. Bill C-282
  • Thu Mar 30, 2023 03:31 - 05:36PM
  • Read
  • Watch
  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
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