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Member of Parliament

Lucie Moncion

  • Senator
  • Independent Senators Group
  • Ontario

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.
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Bill S-215

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 10, 2022
Post-Secondary Institutions Bankruptcy Protection Act
  • Bill S-215, also known as the Post-Secondary Institutions Bankruptcy Protection Act, aims to ensure the financial stability of post-secondary institutions and protect students, faculty, staff, and communities in the event of bankruptcy or insolvency. The bill requires the Minister to develop a proposal for federal initiatives to reduce the risk of bankruptcy, protect those affected, and support impacted communities. The proposal must be developed in consultation with representatives from post-secondary institutions, provincial and municipal governments, and student, faculty, and staff groups. The proposal will include legislative amendments and a timeline for their introduction. The bill also amends the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act to exclude post-secondary educational institutions from the definitions of corporation and company. The proposal must be completed within one year and will be tab
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