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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 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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House Motion No. 685

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 10, 2024, 3:45 p.m.
2nd reading of Bill C-347, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (oath of office)
  • Bill C-347
  • Latest: First reading in the House of Commons
  • That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.

House Motion No. 684

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 10, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
Opposition Motion (Main motion as amended)
  • That the House note:

    (a) that the federal carbon tax is causing a debate in the country; and

    (b) that, while Quebec, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories already have their own systems in place, the federal government mandates carbon tax policy;

    that the House call on the Prime Minister to convene an emergency carbon tax and tarification meeting with all of Canada's 14 first ministers; and

    that this meeting be publicly televised and held within five weeks of this motion being adopted.

House Motion No. 683

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 10, 2024, 3:15 p.m.
Opposition Motion (Carbon tax emergency meeting) (amendment)
  • That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:

    “the House note:

    (a) that the federal carbon tax is causing a debate in the country; and

    (b) that, while Quebec, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories already have their own systems in place, the federal government mandates carbon tax policy;

    that the House call on the Prime Minister to convene an emergency carbon tax and tarification meeting with all of Canada's 14 first ministers; and

    that this meeting be publicly televised and held within five weeks of this motion being adopted.".

Bill C-347

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 10, 2024
An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (oath of office)
  • This bill changes the Constitution Act, 1867 to allow elected officials in Canada to choose to take either an oath of allegiance, an oath of office, or both, before taking their seat in the Senate or House of Commons. The oath of office commits to carrying out duties in the best interest of Canada while upholding its Constitution. This bill was introduced in June 2023 and is now available on the House of Commons website.
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April 10, 2024, 2 p.m.

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Bill S-231

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 09, 2024
Increasing the Identification of Criminals Through the Use of DNA Act
  • This bill aims to increase the use of DNA collection to identify criminals. It proposes amendments to the Criminal Code, Criminal Records Act, National Defence Act, and DNA Identification Act. The goal is to promote the DNA collection system and store more DNA profiles in the national DNA data bank. This will help law enforcement agencies in Canada identify individuals who have committed serious and violent crimes. The bill also recognizes the effectiveness of familial searching in solving crimes in other countries. The bill has passed its first reading in the Senate of Canada.
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Bill S-280

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 09, 2024
National Framework on Sickle Cell Disease Act
  • This is a bill called the National Framework on Sickle Cell Disease Act. It aims to create a national framework to support Canadians with sickle cell disease, their families, and caregivers. Sickle cell disease is a genetic disease that affects red blood cells and can cause blockages in blood vessels, leading to pain, infections, and tissue damage. The bill proposes measures such as training for healthcare professionals, a research network, national standards for diagnosis and treatment, equitable access to screening and diagnosis, public awareness campaigns, and a tax credit for individuals with sickle cell disease and their caregivers. The Minister of Health will consult with various stakeholders to develop the framework and will report to Parliament on its progress.
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House Debates

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

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