C-10 , 39th Parliament, 1st session Monday, April 3, 2006, to Friday, September 14, 2007
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act
Summary
Current status
At second reading in the Senate
Latest activity
Debate at second reading on Thursday, June 14, 2007 (Senate)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Thursday, May 4, 2006
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, May 4, 2006 |
End of stage activity
Second reading and referral to committee, Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Monday, June 5, 2006 |
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Tuesday, June 6, 2006 |
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Wednesday, June 7, 2006 |
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Friday, June 9, 2006 |
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Monday, June 12, 2006 |
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Tuesday, June 13, 2006 |
Sitting 39
Agreed to
(Vote 18)
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End of stage activity
Committee report presented, Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Minutes |
|---|---|
Tuesday, November 7, 2006 |
Meeting 30 |
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 |
Meeting 31 |
Monday, November 20, 2006 |
Meeting 32 |
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 |
Meeting 33 |
Thursday, November 23, 2006 |
Meeting 34 |
Monday, November 27, 2006 |
Meeting 35 |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
Meeting 36 |
Monday, December 4, 2006 |
Meeting 37 |
Wednesday, December 6, 2006 |
Meeting 38 |
Tuesday, January 30, 2007 |
Meeting 42 |
Thursday, February 1, 2007 |
Meeting 43 |
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 |
Meeting 46 |
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 |
Meeting 48 |
Tuesday, February 20, 2007 |
Meeting 50 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 |
End of stage activity
Concurrence at report stage with further amendments, Monday, May 7, 2007
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Monday, April 30, 2007 |
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Wednesday, May 2, 2007 |
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Thursday, May 3, 2007 |
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Monday, May 7, 2007 |
End of stage activity
Third reading, Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, May 17, 2007 |
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Monday, May 28, 2007 |
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007 |
Sitting 159
Agreed to
(Vote 191)
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Senate
End of stage activity
First reading, Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, June 14, 2007 |
Third reading
Not reached
Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
Vote 18 — Tuesday, June 13, 2006
- Result:
- Agreed To
2nd reading of Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act
- Yeas:
- 157
- Nays:
- 116
- Paired:
- 2
- Total:
- 275
Vote 172 — Monday, May 7, 2007
- Result:
- Agreed To
Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 160
- Nays:
- 102
- Paired:
- 4
- Total:
- 266
Vote 173 — Monday, May 7, 2007
- Result:
- Agreed To
Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act (report stage subamendment)
- Yeas:
- 160
- Nays:
- 102
- Paired:
- 4
- Total:
- 266
Vote 174 — Monday, May 7, 2007
- Result:
- Agreed To
Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 160
- Nays:
- 102
- Paired:
- 4
- Total:
- 266
Vote 175 — Monday, May 7, 2007
- Result:
- Agreed To
Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act (report stage subamendment)
- Yeas:
- 160
- Nays:
- 102
- Paired:
- 4
- Total:
- 266
Vote 176 — Monday, May 7, 2007
- Result:
- Agreed To
Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 160
- Nays:
- 102
- Paired:
- 4
- Total:
- 266
Vote 177 — Monday, May 7, 2007
- Result:
- Agreed To
Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act (report stage subamendment)
- Yeas:
- 160
- Nays:
- 102
- Paired:
- 4
- Total:
- 266
Vote 178 — Monday, May 7, 2007
- Result:
- Agreed To
Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 160
- Nays:
- 102
- Paired:
- 4
- Total:
- 266
Vote 179 — Monday, May 7, 2007
- Result:
- Agreed To
Concurrence at report stage of Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act
- Yeas:
- 160
- Nays:
- 102
- Paired:
- 4
- Total:
- 266
Vote 191 — Tuesday, May 29, 2007
- Result:
- Agreed To
3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (minimum penalties for offences involving firearms) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act
- Yeas:
- 157
- Nays:
- 117
- Paired:
- 8
- Total:
- 282
Senate
To view the complete list of standing votes that have taken place in the Senate, please refer to the Votes page of the Senate of Canada website.Speaker's rulings and statements
There are currently no Speaker's rulings and statements.
Major speeches at second reading
House of Commons
| Speech date | Speech | Member of Parliament |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, June 5, 2006 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 33) | Vic Toews (Conservative) |
| Monday, June 5, 2006 | Response speech(Sitting 33) | Sue Barnes (Liberal) |
| Monday, June 5, 2006 | Response speech(Sitting 33) | Carole Freeman (Bloc Québécois) |
| Wednesday, June 7, 2006 | Response speech(Sitting 35) | Joe Comartin (NDP) |
Senate
| Speech date | Speech | |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 14, 2007 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 108) |
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