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House Motion No. 372

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 13, 2023, 3:15 p.m.
Fourth report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Bill S-236

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 13, 2023
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Employment Insurance Regulations (Prince Edward Island)
  • This bill is about changing how employment insurance works in Prince Edward Island. It amends the Employment Insurance Act and Regulations to make Prince Edward Island one region for applying Parts I and VIII of the Act, despite the fact that it was previously split into two separate regions. This means that people in Prince Edward Island will now be treated as one group when it comes to employment insurance. The bill was introduced in the Senate of Canada in February 2022.
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Bill S-251

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 13, 2023
An Act to repeal section 43 of the Criminal Code (Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's call to action number 6)
  • Bill S-251 is a piece of legislation that seeks to repeal section 43 of the Criminal Code. Section 43, also known as the "correction of child by force" law, allows schoolteachers, parents, or anyone who acts in the place of a parent to use reasonable force to correct a child under their care. This bill intends to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's call to action number 6 by repealing this law. This would mean that using force to discipline a child would no longer be permitted, even if it is considered reasonable. The bill will come into effect on the 30th day after receiving royal assent.
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Bill S-255

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 13, 2023
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (murder of an intimate partner, one's own child or an intimate partner's child)
  • A proposed law in Canada would change the Criminal Code to make the murder of a partner or a child, either one's own or a partner's, automatically considered first degree murder. This means that such murders would be considered the most serious, regardless of whether the act was planned in advance or not. The bill was introduced in the Senate of Canada and can be found on their website.
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Bill C-232

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 13, 2023
Arab Heritage Month Act
  • This bill declares April as "Arab Heritage Month" in Canada. It aims to recognize the important contributions of Arab Canadians to the country's social, cultural, and economic landscape. The bill acknowledges the rich history and vibrant culture of Arab Canadians, including their contributions to literature, music, food, and fashion. With this bill, Parliament aims to celebrate and honor the vital role that Arab Canadians have played in building Canadian society.
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Bill S-260

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 13, 2023
National Diffuse Midline Glioma Awareness Day Act
  • Bill S-260 designates May 17th of every year as "National Diffuse Midline Glioma Awareness Day" in Canada. Diffuse midline glioma is a type of aggressive brain tumor that affects children and has no cure. The goal of this bill is to increase public awareness of the disease and encourage investment in research to improve prognosis and treatment. May 17th is already recognized as a diffuse midline glioma awareness day in other countries. This bill aims to honor those who have died from the disease and bring attention to the need for continued research and support.
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Bill S-267

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 13, 2023
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (aggravating circumstance — evacuation order or emergency)
  • This bill amends the Criminal Code to make it an aggravating circumstance for sentencing purposes if someone takes advantage of a place that is under an evacuation order or experiencing a natural disaster or emergency to commit an offense. In simpler terms, if someone commits a crime during a time when people are being evacuated or during a natural disaster, the punishment will be more severe. The bill was introduced in June 2023 by Senator Ataullahjan and is available on the Senate of Canada website.
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Senate Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 13, 2023, 2 p.m.

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Bill C-340

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 13, 2023
Canada Pharmacare Act
  • The Canada Pharmacare Act sets out criteria and conditions that must be met by drug insurance plans established under the law of a province before a cash contribution may be made. The Act requires drug insurance plans to be administered on a non-profit basis in order to provide full coverage of the cost of all insured drugs prescribed by a health care practitioner and any related dispensing fees. It also requires plans to entitle every insured person of the province to be covered on uniform conditions, to not impose any minimum period of residence or waiting period of more than three months before residents are covered, and to provide for the payment of amounts for the cost of insured drugs provided to insured persons while they are temporarily absent from their province of residence. The Act provides for the establishment of an independent drug agency to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of prescription drugs and
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Bill C-341

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 13, 2023
An Act to Amend the Inquiries Act
  • This bill is about making changes to the way public inquiries are conducted in Canada. The proposed change is that the people who run these inquiries, called commissioners, would be appointed after talking to leaders of every political party in the House of Commons and getting their approval. This would be done through a resolution passed by the House of Commons. The reasoning behind this is to ensure that the process is fair and transparent.
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House Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 13, 2023, 10 a.m.

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