C-253 , 39th Parliament, 2nd session Tuesday, October 16, 2007, to Sunday, September 7, 2008
An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deductibility of RESP contributions)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Summary
Current status
At second reading in the Senate
Latest activity
Debate at second reading on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 (Senate)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Reinstated from previous session, Tuesday, October 16, 2007
End of stage activity
Committee report presented, Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 |
End of stage activity
Concurrence at report stage with further amendments, Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, November 28, 2007 |
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Thursday, February 28, 2008 |
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Wednesday, March 5, 2008 |
End of stage activity
Third reading, Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 |
Sitting 60
Agreed to
(Vote 56)
|
Senate
End of stage activity
First reading, Thursday, March 6, 2008
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, March 6, 2008 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 |
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008 |
Sitting 53
Note
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008 |
Sitting 59
Note
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Thursday, May 15, 2008 |
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
Third reading
Not reached
Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
Vote 52 — Wednesday, March 5, 2008
- Result:
- Agreed To
Bill C-253, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deductibility of RESP contributions) (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 158
- Nays:
- 122
- Paired:
- 4
- Total:
- 284
Vote 53 — Wednesday, March 5, 2008
- Result:
- Agreed To
Bill C-253, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deductibility of RESP contributions) (report stage subamendment)
- Yeas:
- 158
- Nays:
- 122
- Paired:
- 4
- Total:
- 284
Vote 54 — Wednesday, March 5, 2008
- Result:
- Agreed To
Bill C-253, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deductibility of RESP contributions) (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 156
- Nays:
- 122
- Paired:
- 4
- Total:
- 282
Vote 55 — Wednesday, March 5, 2008
- Result:
- Agreed To
Concurrence at report stage of Bill C-253, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deductibility of RESP contributions)
- Yeas:
- 156
- Nays:
- 122
- Paired:
- 4
- Total:
- 282
Vote 56 — Wednesday, March 5, 2008
- Result:
- Agreed To
3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-253, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deductibility of RESP contributions)
- Yeas:
- 156
- Nays:
- 122
- Paired:
- 4
- Total:
- 282
Senate
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There are currently no Speaker's rulings and statements.
Major speeches at second reading
Senate
| Speech date | Speech | |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, March 12, 2008 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 42) | |
| Wednesday, March 12, 2008 | Response speech(Sitting 42) |
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