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Bill S-14

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 27, 2024
  • This enactment amends several acts related to national parks and marine conservation areas in Canada. It broadens and clarifies offences related to the discharge or deposit of substances in national parks and marine conservation areas. It also expands the boundaries of certain national parks and establishes new ones. Additionally, it changes the name of "Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve of Canada" to "Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site." The enactment also includes coordinating amendments and specifies the coming into force dates for certain provisions.
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • Steelman Argument: The amendment to the Canada National Parks Act, the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act, the Rouge National Urban Park Act, and the National Parks of Canada Fishing Regulations is necessary to protect and preserve Canada's natural wonders. The amendment broadens and clarifies offences related to the discharge or deposit of substances in national parks and marine conservation areas, ensuring that the natural environment, fauna, flora, and cultural resources are not degraded or endangered. It also establishes new national parks and marine conservation areas, expanding the protected areas and promoting conservation efforts. Additionally, the amendment changes the name of "Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve of Canada" to "Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site," recognizing the cultural significance of the area. Overall, the amendment strengthens the legal framework for the protection and management of Canada's national parks and marine conservation areas, contributing to the long-term sustainability and preservation of these natural wonders for future generations.

SteelmanSpren Against

  • Steelman Argument Opposing the Bill: The proposed amendments to the Canada National Parks Act, the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act, the Rouge National Urban Park Act, and the National Parks of Canada Fishing Regulations are unnecessary and represent an overreach of government power. These amendments broaden and clarify offences related to the discharge or deposit of substances in national parks and marine conservation areas, which could lead to increased government control and regulation over private land and water use. This infringes on individual property rights and limits personal freedoms. Additionally, the expansion of national parks and establishment of new park reserves could restrict economic development and resource extraction in these areas, hindering job creation and economic growth. The name changes of national parks and park reserves are also unnecessary and do not provide any tangible benefits. Overall, these amendments represent an unnecessary expansion of government control and regulation, limiting individual freedoms and economic opportunities.
  • Feb. 27, 2024, 10 a.m.
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  • Feb. 27, 2024, 10 a.m.
  • Passed
  • Dec. 14, 2023, 2 p.m.
  • Passed

Senate Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 12, 2023
  • The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources has the honour to present its

    SIXTH REPORT

    Your committee, to which was referred Bill S-14, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act, the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act, the Rouge National Urban Park Act and the National Parks of Canada Fishing Regulations, has, in obedience to the order of reference of October 26, 2023, examined the said bill and now reports the same with the following amendments:

    1.Clause 4, page 2:

    (a)Replace line 23 with the following:

    “section (2)(b), the superintendent shall order the person”; and

    (b)replace line 25 with the following:

    “measures that they are ordered to take, the Minister shall”.

    2.Clause 6, pages 3 and 8:

    (a)On page 3,

    (i) replace lines 25 and 26 with the following:

    “tion of existing cabins, or may issue licences for the personal use or occupation of existing cabins on those lands, and may renew or”,

    (ii)replace lines 30 to 32 with the following:

    “al Park Reserve of Canada for the personal use or occupation of existing tilts, or may issue licences for the personal use or occupation of existing tilts on”, and

    (iii)replace lines 37 to 39 with the following:

    “may authorize the personal use or occupation of existing cabins on public lands in the park reserve, or the personal use or occupation of existing tilts on those lands, and”; and

    (b)on page 8, delete lines 5 to 8.

    3.Clause 19, page 23:

    (a)Replace line 26 with the following:

    “must order the person to take those measures. If the per-”; and

    (b)replace line 28 with the following:

    “take, the Minister must take the measures on behalf of”.

    Respectfully submitted,

    ROSA GALVEZ

    Chair

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Senate Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 28, 2023
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Senate Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 09, 2023
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  • Oct. 19, 2023, 2 p.m.
  • Passed
  • Oct. 19, 2023, 2 p.m.
  • Passed