Bill C-20

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C-20

Second Session, Fortieth Parliament,

57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009

HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA

BILL C-20

An Act respecting civil liability and compensation for damage in case of a nuclear incident

first reading, March 24, 2009

Table of Contents

Table of Provisions

DESIGNATION OF MINISTER

DESIGNATION OF NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS

LIABILITY FOR NUCLEAR INCIDENTS

Liability of Operator

Compensable Damage

Financial Provisions

Preservation of Certain Rights and Obligations

Judicial Proceedings

NUCLEAR CLAIMS TRIBUNAL

Declaration of the Governor in Council

Report to Parliament

Interim Financial Assistance

Establishment of a Nuclear Claims Tribunal

Powers and Duties of a Tribunal

Re-hearing and Appeal

Financial Provisions

RECIPROCATING AGREEMENTS

OFFENCE AND PUNISHMENT

CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS

Nuclear Safety and Control Act

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992

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