SoVote

Decentralized Democracy

Canadian Legislature

Bill S-269

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 09, 2024
National Framework on Advertising for Sports Betting Act
  • The National Framework on Advertising for Sports Betting Act sets out a national framework for regulating the advertising of sports betting in Canada. It aims to reduce the risks associated with sports betting by restricting the use of advertising, promoting research and information-sharing, and setting national standards for preventing and treating gambling addiction. The Minister of Canadian Heritage will develop the framework in consultation with relevant parties and prepare a report that includes a strategy for implementing it within one year of the act's enactment. Additionally, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission must review its regulations and provide a report assessing their effectiveness in reducing the incidence of harms resulting from sports betting advertising. The reports must be tabled in each house of Parliament.
  • H1
  • H2
  • H3
  • S1
  • S2
  • S3
  • RA
  • Yea
  • Nay
  • star_border

Bill S-252

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 09, 2024
Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act
  • This bill, titled the "Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act," designates the second week of May in each year as "Jury Duty Appreciation Week." The purpose of this act is to recognize the importance of jury duty as a civic duty and a vital component of our justice system and democracy. It aims to promote the well-being and mental health of jurors and raise awareness about the issues involved in fulfilling this civic duty. In practical terms, it means that during the second week of May every year, there will be events and initiatives to appreciate and educate citizens, organizations, and the justice system about the work that jurors do.
  • H1
  • H2
  • H3
  • S1
  • S2
  • S3
  • RA
  • Yea (13)
  • Nay (35)
  • star_border

Bill C-244

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 09, 2024
An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair)
  • This bill, known as Bill C-244, aims to amend the Copyright Act in Canada. It allows for the circumvention of technological protection measures in computer programs if it is solely for the purpose of diagnosing, maintaining, or repairing a product in which the program is embedded. It also permits the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, renting, and provision of technologies, devices, or components used for the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of such products. Essentially, this bill allows for easier access to computer programs for the purpose of fixing or maintaining the products they are a part of.
  • H1
  • H2
  • H3
  • S1
  • S2
  • S3
  • RA
  • Yea (342)
  • Nay
  • star_border

Bill C-275

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 09, 2024
An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms)
  • Bill C-275 is a law that changes the Health of Animals Act to make it illegal for someone to enter a place where animals are kept if there is a risk of exposing those animals to a disease or toxic substance. This applies to individuals and companies, and breaking this law can result in fines or imprisonment. The purpose of this bill is to improve biosecurity measures on farms and protect the health of animals.
  • H1
  • H2
  • H3
  • S1
  • S2
  • S3
  • RA
  • Yea (278)
  • Nay (36)
  • star_border

Bill C-294

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 09, 2024
An Act to amend the Copyright Act (interoperability)
  • This is a bill that amends the Copyright Act to allow people to bypass technological protection measures to make computer programs or devices interoperable with other computer programs or components, under certain circumstances. It also includes limitations on the use of obtained information, technology, or components and does not allow benefit from the exceptions if the person commits copyright infringement or contravenes any Act of Parliament or any Act of the legislature of a province. This bill passed the House of Commons on June 14, 2023.
  • H1
  • H2
  • H3
  • S1
  • S2
  • S3
  • RA
  • Yea (335)
  • Nay
  • star_border

Senate Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 9, 2024, 2 p.m.

  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
  • star_border

House Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 9, 2024, 10 a.m.

  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
  • star_border

House Motion No. 758

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 8, 2024, 4:10 p.m.
2nd reading of Bill C-270, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (pornographic material)
  • Bill C-270
  • Latest: Second 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. 757

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 8, 2024, 4 p.m.
Private Members' Business M-112 (Political interference, violence, or intimidation on Canadian soil)
  • That:

    (a) the House recognize that,

    (i) Canada takes global security very seriously and has several cooperative agreements with various foreign states to share security intelligence, protect democratic institutions, maintain the rule of law, and prevent violence and terrorism,

    (ii) recent events, including the credible allegations of a link between agents of the Government of India and the killing of a Canadian citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, at a place of worship on Canadian soil, are examples of rising forms of intimidation, threats, and interference from countries such as India, China, Russia, Iran, and others; and

    (b) in the opinion of the House, to ensure that diaspora communities are protected from acts of political interference, violence, or intimidation on Canadian soil, the government should immediately review its measures that hold to account any person or agents of a foreign state undermining democratic institutions, engaging in acts of violence, or violating human or international rights, in order to bar these persons from entering Canada, and report to the House on the progress of these actions.

House Motion No. 756

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 8, 2024, 3:50 p.m.
2nd reading of Bill C-375, An Act to amend the Impact Assessment Act (federal-provincial agreements)
  • Bill C-375
  • Latest: First reading in the House of Commons
  • That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.

House Motion No. 755

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 8, 2024, 3:40 p.m.
18th report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights
  • That the 18th report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, be concurred in.

House Motion No. 754

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 8, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
Eighth report of the Standing Committee on National Defence
  • That the eighth report of the Standing Committee on National Defence, presented on Monday, February 26, 2024, be concurred in.

Bill C-270

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 08, 2024
Stopping Internet Sexual Exploitation Act
  • Bill C-270 is a proposed law that would make changes to the Criminal Code regarding pornographic material. It would prohibit the making, distribution, or advertising of pornographic material for commercial purposes without first ensuring that everyone depicted in the material is 18 years of age or older and has given their consent to be depicted. Violators could face fines up to $500,000 or imprisonment for up to two years. The bill also includes provisions for verifying the age of participants and allowing for orders to be made to restrict internet use or remove material.
  • H1
  • H2
  • H3
  • S1
  • S2
  • S3
  • RA
  • Yea (327)
  • Nay
  • star_border

Bill C-273

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 08, 2024
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Corinne’s Quest and the protection of children)
  • Bill C-273, also known as An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Corinne’s Quest and the protection of children), is a proposed law that aims to make changes to the Criminal Code of Canada. The bill specifically seeks to repeal a provision in the Criminal Code that allows for the correction of a child through the use of force, under certain conditions. The bill was introduced in the House of Commons and is currently in the first reading stage of the legislative process. If passed, this law would remove the provision authorizing the use of force to correct a child.
  • H1
  • H2
  • H3
  • S1
  • S2
  • S3
  • RA
  • Yea (209)
  • Nay (115)
  • star_border

Bill C-375

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 08, 2024
An Act to amend the Impact Assessment Act (federal-provincial agreements)
  • This is a bill called C-375 that is being introduced in the Canadian House of Commons. It is an amendment to the Impact Assessment Act. The purpose of this amendment is to allow the federal government and the provinces to make agreements that would exempt certain projects from the requirements of the Impact Assessment Act. The bill outlines the conditions and processes for these agreements to be made, including the publication of the agreements and the ability for people to provide comments or objections. The bill also includes provisions for the termination of these agreements.
  • H1
  • H2
  • H3
  • S1
  • S2
  • S3
  • RA
  • Yea (150)
  • Nay (177)
  • star_border
  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
  • star_border
  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
  • star_border

House Motion No. 753

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 7, 2024, 3:40 p.m.
2nd reading of Bill C-64, An Act respecting pharmacare
  • Bill C-64
  • Latest: Third reading in the House of Commons
  • That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Health.