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House Motion No. 767

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 22, 2024, 3:45 p.m.
2nd reading of Bill C-381, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (extortion)
  • Bill C-381
  • Latest: First reading in the House of Commons
  • That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

House Motion No. 766

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 22, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
2nd reading of Bill C-69, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024
  • Bill C-69
  • Latest: Second reading in the House of Commons
  • That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

Bill S-16

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 22, 2024
Haida Nation Recognition Act
  • This is a bill called the Haida Nation Recognition Act. It is about recognizing the Haida Nation and the Council of the Haida Nation as the government of the Haida Nation. The bill gives the Haida Nation certain powers and rights, and it also protects their representatives and public officials from legal action unless they act in bad faith. The bill also transfers certain assets and liabilities to the Council of the Haida Nation. It does not affect any existing agreements between the Haida Nation and the Skidegate Band Council and Old Massett Village Council.
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Bill C-381

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 22, 2024
Protection against Extortion Act
  • This is a proposed law in Canada called Bill C-381. It aims to make changes to the Criminal Code regarding the crime of extortion. The amendments include adjusting the minimum penalties for extortion, especially when it is connected to a criminal organization. Additionally, the bill adds arson as an aggravating factor for sentencing when someone is convicted of extortion. The purpose of this law is to address the increasing rates of extortion in Canada and protect individuals and their property. You can find more information about this bill on the House of Commons website.
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Bill C-69

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 22, 2024
Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1
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Bill C-390

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 22, 2024
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (provincial medical assistance in dying framework)
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House Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 22, 2024, 2 p.m.

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House Motion No. 764

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 21, 2024, 3:48 p.m.
Concurrence at report stage of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023
  • Bill C-59
  • Latest: First reading in the House of Commons
  • That Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, as amended, be concurred in at report stage.

House Motion No. 762

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 21, 2024, 3:15 p.m.
Opposition Motion (Legalization of hard drugs)
  • That, given that since the NDP-Liberal Prime Minister took office, opioid overdose deaths across Canada have increased by 166% according to the most recent data available, the House call on the Prime Minister to:

    (a) proactively reject the City of Toronto's request to the federal government to make deadly hard drugs like crack, cocaine, heroin, and meth legal;

    (b) reject the City of Montreal's vote calling on the federal government to make deadly hard drugs legal;

    (c) deny any active or future requests from provinces, territories and municipalities seeking federal approval to make deadly hard drugs legal in their jurisdiction; and

    (d) end taxpayer funded narcotics and redirect this money into treatment and recovery programs for drug addiction.

Bill S-212

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 21, 2024
An Act to amend the Criminal Records Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and to repeal a regulation
  • This bill, called S-212, aims to amend the Criminal Records Act in Canada. The main change proposed is to provide for the expiry of criminal records. This means that after a certain period of time, criminal records of individuals will no longer be held against them. The bill also includes consequential amendments to other Acts and repeals a regulation. The purpose of these changes is to promote rehabilitation and give individuals a fresh start after they have completed their sentences.
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Bill S-268

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 21, 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-277

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 21, 2024
Canada–Taiwan Relations Framework Act
  • This is a bill called the Canada-Taiwan Relations Framework Act. It aims to strengthen the relationship between Canada and Taiwan in various areas, including security cooperation, economics, culture, and legal affairs. The bill recognizes the importance of Taiwan and its success as a democracy and economy in the Indo-Pacific region. It also supports Taiwan's participation in international trade agreements and multilateral organizations. The bill includes provisions regarding property ownership, legal capacity, and agreements between Canada and Taiwan. It also requires the Minister of Foreign Affairs to report to Parliament on the government's policy approach towards Taiwan, and for parliamentary committees to review the implementation of the act and the relationship between Canada and Taiwan.
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Bill S-279

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 21, 2024
Registered Charity Board Diversity Data Collection Act
  • This bill, called the Registered Charity Board Diversity Data Collection Act, aims to amend the Income Tax Act in Canada. It requires registered charities to provide certain demographic data about their officers to the Minister of National Revenue. This information will be compiled for reporting purposes. The bill also specifies that the Minister can only use this information for preparing reports or procedures related to deregistration of a charity. The Minister is required to prepare and complete a report providing data on directors, trustees, officers, or like officials of registered charities and whether they are members of designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act. The report must be tabled in Parliament and published online. The provisions of this bill apply to taxation years that begin on or after the first March 31 after the bill receives royal assent. The bill will come into force on the second March 31 after it receives royal assent.
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House Motion No. 761

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 21, 2024, 1:50 p.m.
Time allocation for Bill C-69, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024
  • Bill C-69
  • Latest: Second reading in the House of Commons
  • That, in relation to Bill C-69, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024, not more than five further hours shall be allotted to the consideration at second reading stage of the bill; and

    That, at the expiry of the five hours provided for the consideration at second reading stage of the said bill, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required for the purpose of this order, and, in turn, every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment.