SoVote

Tue Apr 18 2023

The Senate was in session

9 Bills were discussed including Bill S-246 and Bill S-233
2 Motions were held, 1 Passed

TopTopics:
(49) Online Streaming Bill, (35) Criminal Code, (12) Foreign Affairs and (9) Pension Protection Bill

Bill C-224

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 18, 2023

National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act

Royal assent received
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The National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act was passed in 2023 to create a national plan that will raise awareness of the cancers linked to firefighting and improve access for firefighters to cancer prevention and treatment. January is now recognized as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. The Act also mandates that the Minister of Health consult with provincial and territorial governments, municipalities, Indigenous governing bodies, health care professionals, scientists, and firefighting stakeholders to develop the national framework. The framework could include measures to promote research, data collection, information sharing, and regular screenings for cancers linked to firefighting. Reports on the framework's effectiveness and the state of cancer prevention and treatment must be prepared and tabled before Parliament every five years.

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Bill C-226

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 18, 2023

National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice Act

At consideration in committee in the Senate
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This bill, called the National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice Act, requires the Minister of the Environment to develop a national strategy to promote efforts across Canada to address the harm caused by environmental racism. The strategy must include a study on the link between race, socio-economic status, and environmental risk, as well as measures that can be taken to advance environmental justice and assess, prevent, and address environmental racism. The Minister must consult or cooperate with interested persons, bodies, organizations, or communities to develop the strategy and ensure that it is consistent with the recognition and implementation of the rights of Indigenous peoples. The Minister must also prepare and table a report on the national strategy in Parliament every five years after its completion.

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Bill S-233

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 18, 2023

National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Act

At consideration in committee in the Senate
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Summary: This bill, titled "An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income," requires the Minister of Finance to create a plan to provide all individuals over the age of 17 in Canada with access to a guaranteed livable basic income. The bill also includes reporting requirements for the framework. The purpose of this bill is to address poverty, income inequality, health conditions, and educational outcomes while ensuring the well-being and security of all individuals in Canada. The Minister of Finance must consult with various stakeholders and experts in developing the framework, which will determine what constitutes a livable basic income for each region, create national standards for health and social supports, and ensure participation in education or the labor market is not required. The Minister is also required to submit reports to Parliament outlining the framework and its effectiveness.

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Bill C-228

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 18, 2023

Pension Protection Act

Royal assent received
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This bill, called the Pension Protection Act, aims to make changes to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985. The purpose of this bill is to prioritize the payment of claims related to unfunded liabilities or solvency deficiencies of pension plans and claims related to employers' participation in group insurance plans in the event of bankruptcy proceedings. Additionally, the bill requires an annual report on the solvency of pension plans to be tabled in Parliament. The bill also includes transitional provisions for employers and companies participating in prescribed pension plans.

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Bill S-246

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 18, 2023

Lebanese Heritage Month Act

Royal assent received
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This bill makes November "Lebanese Heritage Month" in Canada to recognize the contributions of Lebanese Canadians to Canadian society. This will encourage Lebanese Canadians to share their traditions and culture with all Canadians.

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House Motion No. 295

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 18, 2023, 5:45 p.m.

Budgetary policy (amendment)

That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:

“the House reject the government's budget statement since it will cost every Canadian household $4,200 and it fails to make Canada work for the people who’ve done the work, namely:

(a) bring home powerful paycheques with lower taxes, including scrapping the carbon tax;

(b) bring home lower prices by ending inflationary debt and deficits that drive up inflation and interest rates; and

(c) bring homes people can afford by removing government gatekeepers to free up land and speed up building permits.”.

Bill C-18

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 18, 2023

Online News Act

Royal assent received
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Canada has passed a new law called An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada. The law regulates digital news intermediaries and aims to improve fairness in the Canadian digital news marketplace. The law establishes a framework where operators and news businesses can enter into agreements regarding news content that is made available by digital news intermediaries. It also takes into account principles of freedom of expression and journalistic independence. The law requires the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to maintain a list of digital news intermediaries to which the law applies. It also establishes a code of conduct for negotiating the use of news content by digital news intermediaries. The law prohibits digital news intermediary operators from acting in ways that discriminate unjustly, give undue or unreasonable preferences, or disadvantage ce

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Bill S-214

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 18, 2023

International Mother Language Day Act

Royal assent received
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This bill establishes February 21st as "International Mother Language Day" in Canada. It recognizes the value of linguistic and cultural diversity in Canada and aligns with the United Nations' proclamation of this day in November 1999. It is important to note that International Mother Language Day is not a legal holiday.