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House Motion No. 78

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 5, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
Motion to proceed to orders of the day

Bill C-271

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 05, 2022
St. Lawrence River Capacity and Protection Act
  • Bill C-271, the St. Lawrence River Capacity and Protection Act, gives the St. Lawrence River the legal capacity of a natural person and establishes the St. Lawrence River Protection Committee. The purposes of this Act are to protect the River's right to exist and flow, maintain its biodiversity, and ensure its protection. The Committee, consisting of eleven members with specialized knowledge in water management, acts as the River's representative and exercises its rights. The Committee's duties include raising public awareness, advising on projects that may affect the River, advocating for the River's best interests in legal proceedings, and proposing measures to protect and restore the River. The Committee can also bring actions for damages on behalf of the River. Each year, the Committee presents a report to the Minister detailing its activities.
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Bill C-272

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 05, 2022
Employing Persons with Disabilities Act
  • Bill C-272, also known as the Employing Persons with Disabilities Act, aims to develop a national employment strategy to increase the economic participation of individuals with disabilities. The Minister of Employment and Social Development will work with representatives from provincial governments to develop this strategy. The strategy will focus on educating business owners and employers about the potential contributions of individuals with disabilities, correcting misconceptions about employing them, promoting inclusive hiring practices, and promoting the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities. The Minister will also hold at least one conference with provincial government representatives to aid in the development of the strategy. The Minister will prepare a report on the national strategy within two years of the Act receiving royal assent, which will then be tabled in Parliament and published on the Department of Employment
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House Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 5, 2022, midnight

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