SoVote

Decentralized Democracy

Canadian Legislature


House Motion No. 211

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
Nov. 3, 2022, 3:30 p.m.
First report of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs

Bill S-220

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 03, 2022
An Act to amend the Languages Skills Act (Governor General)
  • This bill, known as S-220, aims to amend the Languages Skills Act by adding the office of Governor General to the list of offices that are subject to this Act. The Language Skills Act requires individuals appointed to certain positions within the Canadian government to be able to speak and understand both official languages, English and French. This amendment ensures that the Governor General, along with other chief executive officers or administrators of the Government of Canada, must possess language skills in both languages. This bill was introduced by Senator Carignan and had its first reading on November 24, 2021.
  • H1
  • H2
  • H3
  • S1
  • S2
  • S3
  • RA
  • Yea
  • Nay
  • star_border

Bill S-230

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 03, 2022
Providing Alternatives to Isolation and Ensuring Oversight and Remedies in the Correctional System Act (Tona’s Law)
  • This bill aims to make changes to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. The proposed amendments include: (a) If a person in a penitentiary has mental health issues, they will be transferred to a hospital. (b) A person can only be confined in a structured intervention unit for more than 48 hours with the approval of a superior court. (c) Community groups and other support services will be able to provide correctional services and plans for release to disadvantaged or minority populations. (d) People who have been sentenced to incarceration or parole ineligibility can apply to the court for a reduction if there has been unfairness in their sentence. The purpose of these changes is to ensure respect for human rights, address conditions of isolation and segregation in penitentiaries, and provide alternatives to isolation. The bill also seeks to address the overrepresentation of marginalized groups in the correctional system and
  • H1
  • H2
  • H3
  • S1
  • S2
  • S3
  • RA
  • Yea
  • Nay
  • star_border

Bill S-238

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 03, 2022
Véronique Barbe Act
  • Bill S-238, also known as the Véronique Barbe Act, seeks to amend the Criminal Code and the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights. The bill aims to provide measures to prevent offenders from publishing, distributing, transmitting, or making available on the internet any information concerning victims of offenses. It would also introduce a right for victims to have reasonable measures taken to prohibit offenders from sharing information about them on the internet. The bill includes amendments to several sections of the Criminal Code and the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
  • H1
  • H2
  • H3
  • S1
  • S2
  • S3
  • RA
  • Yea
  • Nay
  • star_border
  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
  • star_border

Bill C-304

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 03, 2022
National Food Waste Awareness Day Act
  • Bill C-304 establishes the 20th day of October each year as "National Food Waste Awareness Day." The enactment recognizes that food waste is a growing issue in Canada, contributing to food insecurity for many Canadians. Food waste occurs at various stages of the food system, from loss during harvest to waste by consumers due to shopping and cooking practices and a lack of understanding of date labels. The purpose of this bill is to increase awareness of food waste in Canada and work towards a more secure food system.
  • H1
  • H2
  • H3
  • S1
  • S2
  • S3
  • RA
  • Yea
  • Nay
  • star_border

Bill C-305

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 03, 2022
An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (anchorage prohibition)
  • Bill C-305 is a law that changes the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 to prevent ships from anchoring in certain waters. The purpose of the law is to protect the environment and marine habitat in these waters, including species like the southern resident killer whale. The bill also acknowledges concerns from local communities and First Nations who were not consulted before the establishment of these anchorages. Violating the law can result in a fine of up to $100,000. The specific waters where anchoring is prohibited are listed in Schedule 1.1 of the bill.
  • H1
  • H2
  • H3
  • S1
  • S2
  • S3
  • RA
  • Yea
  • Nay
  • star_border

House Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
Nov. 3, 2022, midnight

  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
  • star_border