C-55 , 37th Parliament, 1st session Monday, January 29, 2001, to Monday, September 16, 2002
An Act to amend certain Acts of Canada, and to enact measures for implementing the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, in order to enhance public safety
Short title:
Public Safety Act, 2002
Summary
Current status
At second reading in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Debate at second reading on Thursday, May 30, 2002 (House of Commons)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Monday, April 29, 2002
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
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Monday, April 29, 2002 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
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Wednesday, May 1, 2002 |
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Thursday, May 2, 2002 |
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Friday, May 3, 2002 |
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Thursday, May 9, 2002 |
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Tuesday, May 21, 2002 |
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Monday, May 27, 2002 |
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Wednesday, May 29, 2002 |
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Thursday, May 30, 2002 |
Consideration in committee
Not reached
Report stage
Not reached
Third reading
Not reached
First reading
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Second reading
Not reached
Third reading
Not reached
Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
There are currently no recorded votes for this bill.
Senate
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There are currently no Speaker's rulings and statements.
Major speeches at second reading
House of Commons
| Speech date | Speech | Member of Parliament |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 1, 2002 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 180) | David Collenette (Liberal) |
| Wednesday, May 1, 2002 | Response speech(Sitting 180) | James Moore (Canadian Alliance) |
| Wednesday, May 1, 2002 | Response speech(Sitting 180) | Mario Laframboise (Bloc Québécois) |
| Wednesday, May 1, 2002 | Response speech(Sitting 180) | Bev Desjarlais (NDP) |
| Wednesday, May 1, 2002 | Response speech(Sitting 180) | Peter Gordon MacKay (PC) |
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