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Canadian Legislature

Thu Apr 11 2024


House Motion No. 736

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 11, 2024, 7:53 p.m.
Concurrence at report stage of Bill C-50, An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy
  • Bill C-50
  • Latest: First reading in the Senate
  • That Bill C-50, An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy, as amended, be concurred in at report stage with further amendments.

Bill S-232

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 11, 2024
Health-Centred Approach to Substance Use Act
  • This bill aims to develop a national strategy to decriminalize simple possession of illegal substances in Canada. The strategy will be developed by the Minister of Health in consultation with other ministers and representatives of provincial and territorial governments responsible for public health, justice, and public safety. The bill also amends the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to repeal provisions that criminalize possession of certain substances. The goal is to address substance use disorder as a public health issue rather than a criminal justice issue, and to reduce public health and public safety harms associated with substance use through harm reduction and diversionary approaches. The national strategy will include setting specific objectives, encouraging investment in treatment and harm reduction, modifying health and social services, establishing a minimum quantity of a controlled substance for criminalization, establis
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Bill C-288

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 11, 2024
An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (transparent and accurate broadband services information)
  • This bill, called C-288, aims to make it easier for Canadians to access accurate information about fixed broadband services offered by Canadian carriers. It requires carriers to provide specific information to the public, including service quality metrics during peak periods, typical download and upload speeds during peak periods, and any other information deemed to be in the public's interest by the regulatory body, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The bill also mandates that the CRTC holds public hearings to determine how carriers should fulfill this obligation and to address various aspects, such as measurement methodologies, peak periods, exclusion of certain carriers, transmission systems, and ensuring the information is easily accessible and understood by the public. The goal is to increase transparency, enable informed decision-making, and promote competition in the telecommunications indust
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Bill S-268

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 11, 2024
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Indian Act
  • This bill amends the Criminal Code and Indian Act to allow First Nations to regulate and manage lottery schemes on their reserves. It grants the council of the band authority to make by-laws for regulating lottery schemes, and requires the governing body of a First Nation to provide notice to the government of Canada and the province of any intent to exercise that authority. The amendments also provide for certain organizations and individuals to conduct and manage lottery schemes with licences from the First Nation. The bill recognizes the Inherent and Treaty rights of Indigenous peoples, and aligns with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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Bill S-275

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 11, 2024
Balancing the Bank of Canada’s Independence and Accountability Act
  • This bill, called the Balancing the Bank of Canada's Independence and Accountability Act, aims to make changes to the Bank of Canada Act. The changes include clarifying the Bank's mandate, defining the objectives of monetary policy, and establishing a monetary policy committee. The committee will be responsible for setting the monetary policy of Canada. The bill also includes assessment and transparency requirements and calls for an agreement between the Bank and the Government of Canada regarding monetary policy. The goal of these changes is to better balance the Bank's independence with its accountability to Canadians.
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Bill S-282

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 11, 2024
National Strategy for Children and Youth Act
  • This is a bill called the National Strategy for Children and Youth Act. It aims to create a national strategy to support children and youth in Canada. The strategy will have objectives such as eliminating child poverty, ensuring a high standard of living for children and youth, and complying with international conventions and declarations related to children's rights. The Minister responsible will consult with various stakeholders, including children and youth, to develop the strategy. Progress reports will be provided to Parliament, and a review will be conducted every five years to assess the implementation of the strategy.
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House Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 11, 2024, 10 a.m.

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