That the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-29, An Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation, be now read a second time and concurred in.
This is a bill called C-368 that is being introduced in the Canadian Parliament. It aims to amend the Food and Drugs Act to classify natural health products separately from other drugs. The bill states that natural health products will not be subject to the same monitoring regime as other drugs. The bill is currently in its first reading and can be found on the House of Commons website.
Bill C-26 is a proposed law that focuses on cyber security, specifically in relation to the Canadian telecommunications system. It aims to promote the security of the telecommunications system and grants the Governor in Council and the Minister of Industry the authority to direct telecommunications service providers to take necessary action to secure the system. The bill also establishes penalties for non-compliance with these orders and regulations. Additionally, it introduces measures for the protection of critical cyber systems that are vital to national security or public safety. The bill includes consequential amendments to other Acts as well.
This is a bill called C-380 that is being introduced in the Canadian Parliament. It aims to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, specifically regarding plastic manufactured items. The bill proposes to remove plastic manufactured items from the list of toxic substances in Schedule 1 of the Act. The bill was introduced on February 12, 2024, and is available on the House of Commons website.
This is a bill called the Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System Act. It declares the Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System and related works to be for the general advantage of Canada. The Chignecto Isthmus is an important trade corridor between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The bill aims to protect this corridor from the effects of climate change, such as rising sea levels and severe weather events. The Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities is responsible for administering this act. The Minister of Public Works and Government Services can enter into agreements with individuals or organizations for the design, construction, and operation of the dykeland system. The Governor in Council can exempt certain individuals or organizations from obtaining permits or licenses for the construction of the dykeland system. The Minister can also make regulations to enforce this act.
This bill, known as Bill C-248, aims to amend the Canada National Parks Act to establish the Ojibway National Urban Park of Canada. The park will be located in the Province of Ontario and will consist of various parcels of land in the City of Windsor. The bill provides specific coordinates and descriptions of the boundaries of the park. Its purpose is to protect and preserve this area as a national park for the benefit of the public.
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.
This bill aims to prevent food and beverage marketing directed at children under 13 years old by amending the Food and Drugs Act. The bill was introduced due to increasing rates of childhood obesity in Canada and the negative impact of marketing contributing to excess sugar, saturated fats, or sodium in children's diets. The bill also includes provisions for reviewing and monitoring the effectiveness of the act and considering children aged 13-16 in advertising regulations. The act comes into force one year after receiving royal assent.
Bill C-282 is a proposed law that would prevent the Minister of Foreign Affairs from making certain commitments related to international trade of dairy products, poultry, and eggs that could impact Canada's supply management system. The proposed change would be added to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act. The bill was introduced on June 13, 2022, and is available on the House of Commons website.