C-426 , 39th Parliament, 2nd session Tuesday, October 16, 2007, to Sunday, September 7, 2008
An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act (protection of journalistic sources and search warrants)
Summary
Current status
At report stage in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Deemed reported without amendment on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 (House of Commons)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Reinstated from previous session, Tuesday, October 16, 2007
End of stage activity
Second reading and referral to committee, Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Friday, October 26, 2007 |
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Wednesday, November 21, 2007 |
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007 |
Sitting 26
Agreed to
(Vote 16)
|
End of stage activity
Deemed reported without amendment, Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Minutes |
|---|---|
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 |
Meeting 17 |
Thursday, March 6, 2008 |
Meeting 18 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
Report stage
No activity
Third reading
Not reached
First reading
Not reached
Second reading
Not reached
Third reading
Not reached
Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
Vote 16 — Wednesday, November 28, 2007
- Result:
- Agreed To
2nd reading of Bill C-426, An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act (protection of journalistic sources and search warrants)
- Yeas:
- 147
- Nays:
- 117
- Paired:
- 0
- Total:
- 264
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 26, 2007 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 9) | Serge Ménard (Bloc Québécois) |
| Friday, October 26, 2007 | Response speech(Sitting 9) | Jacques Gourde (Conservative) |
| Friday, October 26, 2007 | Response speech(Sitting 9) | Lloyd St. Amand (Liberal) |
| Friday, October 26, 2007 | Response speech(Sitting 9) | Paul Dewar (NDP) |
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Further reading
On the level: the case of the Hamilton Spectator reporter should teach us that it's important to spell out what kind of protection we can offer sources.
Jobb, Dean.
Media, 11:14