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Bill S-9

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 15, 2023
An Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act
  • Bill S-9 is a proposed law in Canada that aims to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act. This amendment would remove a schedule from the Act and any references to that schedule in order to prevent any potential discrepancies between the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction and the portions of that Convention that are reproduced in the schedule. This bill has been passed by the Senate and is now waiting for further action.
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • A possible steelman argument in favor of this bill is that by amending the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act to delete the schedule and references to it, potential discrepancies between the Convention and the portions reproduced in the schedule can be avoided. This amendment ensures that the Canadian implementation of the Convention aligns with any future amendments made to it. By removing the schedule, the Act becomes more flexible and adaptable to changes in the Convention, allowing Canada to effectively fulfill its obligations under the Convention and contribute to global efforts to prohibit the development, production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons. Additionally, this amendment may enhance Canada's credibility and reputation as a responsible signatory to the Convention, as it demonstrates a commitment to staying up-to-date with international standards and best practices in the field of chemical weapons disarm

SteelmanSpren Against

  • A steelman argument opposing the amendment would be that deleting the schedule to the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act and the references to that schedule could result in potential discrepancies between the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction and the portions of that Convention that are reproduced in that schedule. By removing the schedule and references, there would no longer be a clear and specific framework within the Act to guide the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. This could lead to confusion and uncertainty in interpreting and enforcing the obligations and commitments outlined in the Convention. Furthermore, the schedule serves as a key reference point for the government and relevant authorities to understand and comply with their obligations under the Convention. Removing it could create gaps in knowledge
Senate Third Reading
  • Dec. 15, 2023, 10 a.m.
  • Passed

House Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 15, 2023
House First Reading
  • Oct. 4, 2022, 10 a.m.
  • In Progress
  • Read

Senate Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 20, 2022
Foreign Affairs and International Trade (AEFA)
Re. Bill S-9, An Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act, without amendment
  • Sixth Report

  • The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade has the honour to present its

    SIXTH REPORT

    Your committee, to which was referred Bill S-9, An Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act, has, in obedience to the order of reference of June 14, 2022, examined the said bill and now reports the same without amendment.

    Respectfully submitted,

    PETER M. BOEHM

    Chair

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Senate Second Reading
  • June 14, 2022, 3:01 p.m.
  • Passed
Senate First Reading
  • June 2, 2022, midnight
  • Passed