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House Motion No. 57

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 26, 2022, 5:45 p.m.

Budgetary policy (amendment)

That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:

“the House not approve the budgetary policy of the government since it fails to:

(a) rein in spending in order to control inflation;

(b) provide Canadians with tax relief; and

(c) take immediate action to increase housing supply.”.

Bill S-213

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 26, 2022

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (independence of the judiciary)

At consideration in committee in the Senate
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Summary: This bill aims to amend the Criminal Code to give courts more discretion in sentencing offenders. It allows courts to vary punishments for offenses that have prescribed punishments, including the option to not impose mandatory prohibitions or to modify existing conditions. The bill also requires courts to consider all available options before imposing minimum punishments or periods of parole ineligibility and provide written reasons for their decisions. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for the Attorney General's consent to delay sentencing for participation in treatment or counseling programs. It also instructs judges to take into consideration the recommendations of juries when setting the parole ineligibility period for individuals convicted of first or second degree murder. The purpose of these changes is to ensure that sentences are proportionate to the offense and the offender's circumstances and to prevent

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44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 26, 2022, 2 p.m.

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April 26, 2022, midnight

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House Motion No. 56

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 25, 2022, 6:45 p.m.

Budgetary policy (subamendment)

That the amendment be amended by adding the following:

“(d) increase health transfers as unanimously requested by Quebec, the provinces and territories;

(e) increase the old age pension for those aged 65 to 74;

(f) take concrete action against climate change;

(g) offer solutions to the rising cost of living for individuals and their businesses; and

(h) consult and respect the jurisdictions of Quebec, the provinces and territories.”.

Bill C-269

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 25, 2022

An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (suicide prevention)

Outside the Order of Precedence
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Bill C-269 is a proposed law in Canada that aims to amend the Telecommunications Act to introduce a three-digit phone number dedicated to suicide prevention services. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission would be required to designate this number within one year after the law comes into force.

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House Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 25, 2022, midnight

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House Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 8, 2022, midnight

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Bill S-221

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 07, 2022

An Act to amend the Governor General’s Act (retiring annuity and other benefits)

At second reading in the Senate
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This bill, known as Bill S-221, aims to amend the Governor General's Act to change the eligibility requirements for the retiring annuity and other benefits for Governors General. Currently, a Governor General is entitled to receive these benefits regardless of how long they served in office. However, if this bill is passed, a Governor General would only be eligible for a retiring annuity or other benefits if they held office for at least five consecutive years. The bill also includes a provision that allows a Governor General who is unable to serve for five consecutive years due to medical reasons to still be considered as having served for that period. Additionally, the bill states that no financial support shall be given to a former Governor General who held office for less than five consecutive years. Lastly, the bill includes transitional provisions that would cease the payment of an annuity to a former Governor General who held off

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Senate Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 7, 2022, 2 p.m.

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44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 7, 2022, midnight

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House Motion No. 55

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 6, 2022, 3:10 p.m.

Opposition Motion (Spending on national defence)

That, given that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) alliance has made an immeasurable contribution to peace, security, and prosperity for all its members, the House call on the government to increase spending on national defence to at least two per cent of Canada's gross domestic product, in accordance with NATO's 2014 Wales Summit Declaration.

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44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 6, 2022, midnight

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44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 6, 2022, 2 p.m.

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44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 5, 2022, 2 p.m.

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April 5, 2022, midnight

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House Motion No. 54

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 4, 2022, 3:10 p.m.

Opposition Motion (Federal budget)

That, given that,

(i) excessive government spending has increased the deficit, the national debt, and fuelled inflation to its highest level in 31 years,

(ii) taxes on Canadians continue to increase, from the carbon tax to escalator taxes to Canada Pension Plan premiums,

(iii) the government refuses to provide relief to Canadians by temporarily reducing the Goods and Services Tax on gasoline and diesel,

the House call on the government to present a federal budget rooted in fiscal responsibility, with no new taxes, a path to balance, and a meaningful fiscal anchor.