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Member of Parliament

Julie Miville-Dechêne

  • Senator
  • Independent Senators Group
  • Quebec (Inkerman)

Bill S-285

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 23, 2024
21st-Century Business Act

  • This enactment amends the Canada Business Corporations Act to provide that a corporation’s purpose is to pursue its best interests while also operating in a manner that

    (a) benefits the wider society and the environment in a manner proportionate to its size and the nature of its operations; and

    (b) minimizes any harm that the corporation causes to the wider society and the environment, with the objective of eliminating such harm.

    It also makes related amendments.

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Bill S-210

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 13, 2023
Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act
  • Summary: This bill aims to prevent young people from accessing sexually explicit material online. It makes it illegal for organizations to provide such material to young people on the internet. It also allows the government to take action to block access to this material in Canada. The bill recognizes the harmful effects of exposing young people to explicit material and aims to protect their mental health and safety. Organizations can defend themselves against charges by implementing age verification methods or if their actions have a legitimate purpose related to science, medicine, education, or the arts. The bill also establishes a process for issuing notices to organizations and allows the government to apply for court orders requiring internet service providers to prevent access to explicit material. The bill will be reviewed annually, and regulations may be established to support its implementation. The bill will come into effect o
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Bill S-211

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 04, 2023
Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act
  • This bill, called the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, aims to address the issue of forced labor and child labor in supply chains. It requires certain government institutions and private-sector entities to report on the measures they have taken to prevent and reduce the risk of forced labor or child labor in their operations and supply chains. The Act also establishes an inspection regime and gives the Minister the power to request information from these entities. Additionally, the bill amends the Customs Tariff to allow for the prohibition of goods manufactured or produced using forced labor or child labor from being imported. Overall, the bill seeks to combat modern slavery and fulfill Canada's commitment to fight against forced labor and child labor.
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