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Bill S-204

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 10, 2022
Xinjiang Manufactured Goods Importation Prohibition Act
  • Bill S-204, also known as the Xinjiang Manufactured Goods Importation Prohibition Act, aims to amend the Customs Tariff to prohibit the importation of goods manufactured in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. This is due to ongoing human rights abuses and genocide against Uyghur and Turkic Muslims in that region. The bill has been introduced in response to international recognition of these abuses and calls for sanctions against Chinese Communist Party officials involved. Once the bill receives royal assent, it will come into force on the first anniversary of that day.
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • Steelman Argument in Favor: The amendment to the Customs Tariff to prohibit the importation of goods manufactured in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China is a necessary step to address the ongoing human rights abuses and genocide being carried out by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). By prohibiting the importation of goods from Xinjiang, Canada would send a strong message against these gross human rights violations and stand in solidarity with the international community's condemnation of the CCP's actions. The recognition of the ongoing genocide by numerous international bodies, including the US and UK, further emphasizes the urgency and importance of taking action. Canada, as a nation built on the principles of the rule of law, freedom of religion, and basic human rights, has a moral duty to stand up against these atrocities. By implementing this amendment, Canada would demonstrate its commitment to upholding these prin

SteelmanSpren Against

  • Steelman Argument: Opponents of Bill S-204 may argue that it is not the role of the Canadian government to impose tariffs and restrictions on specific regions or countries based on allegations of human rights abuses. They may argue that trade policy should focus on economic considerations and promoting free trade rather than getting involved in geopolitical disputes. They may also argue that implementing such a specific trade sanction could have unintended consequences for Canadian businesses and consumers. Restricting imports from a specific region could disrupt global supply chains and increase costs for Canadian businesses that rely on those imports. This could result in job losses and higher prices for Canadian consumers. Furthermore, opponents of the bill may argue that singling out the Xinjiang region and imposing a total import prohibition may not be the most effective way to address human rights abuses. They may argue that d
Senate First Reading
  • May 10, 2022, 2 p.m.
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