C-24 , 39th Parliament, 1st session Monday, April 3, 2006, to Friday, September 14, 2007
An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence
Short title:
Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Act, 2006
This bill received royal assent on Thursday, December 14, 2006
Statutes of Canada 2006, c. 13
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006 |
End of stage activity
Second reading and referral to committee, Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
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Monday, September 25, 2006 |
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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 |
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Wednesday, September 27, 2006 |
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Friday, September 29, 2006 |
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Tuesday, October 3, 2006 |
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Wednesday, October 4, 2006 |
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Friday, October 6, 2006 |
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Monday, October 16, 2006 |
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Tuesday, October 17, 2006 |
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Wednesday, October 18, 2006 |
Sitting 64
Agreed to
(Vote 43)
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End of stage activity
Committee report presented, Thursday, November 9, 2006
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Minutes |
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Tuesday, October 24, 2006 |
Meeting 32 |
Thursday, October 26, 2006 |
Meeting 33 |
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 |
Meeting 34 |
Thursday, November 2, 2006 |
Meeting 35 |
Tuesday, November 7, 2006 |
Meeting 36 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, November 9, 2006 |
End of stage activity
Concurrence at report stage with further amendments, Monday, December 4, 2006
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
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Tuesday, November 21, 2006 |
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Wednesday, November 22, 2006 |
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Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
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Monday, December 4, 2006 |
End of stage activity
Third reading, Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
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Tuesday, December 5, 2006 |
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Wednesday, December 6, 2006 |
Sitting 92
Agreed to
(Vote 93)
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Senate
End of stage activity
First reading, Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, December 6, 2006 |
End of stage activities
Second reading, Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Referral to committee, Tuesday, December 12, 2006
See explanatory note below
Referral to committee, Wednesday, December 13, 2006
See explanatory note below
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
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Thursday, December 7, 2006 |
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Tuesday, December 12, 2006 |
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Wednesday, December 13, 2006 |
End of stage activity
Committee report presented, Thursday, December 14, 2006
With observations
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Details |
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Wednesday, December 13, 2006 |
Meeting 22 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
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Thursday, December 14, 2006 |
End of stage activity
Third reading, Thursday, December 14, 2006
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, December 14, 2006 |
Notes
On December 12, 2006, the bill was referred to the Senate Standing Committee on National Finance
On December 13, 2006, the following motion was adopted by the Senate:
That Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence, which was referred to the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance, be withdrawn from the said Committee and referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade; and
That the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade have the power to sit today, Wednesday, December 13, 2006, even though the Senate may then be sitting and that rule 95(4) be suspended in relation thereto.
On December 13, 2006, the following motion was adopted by the Senate:
That Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence, which was referred to the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance, be withdrawn from the said Committee and referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade; and
That the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade have the power to sit today, Wednesday, December 13, 2006, even though the Senate may then be sitting and that rule 95(4) be suspended in relation thereto.
Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
Vote 37 — Wednesday, October 4, 2006
- Result:
- Negatived
2nd reading of Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence (subamendment)
- Yeas:
- 105
- Nays:
- 163
- Paired:
- 6
- Total:
- 274
Vote 41 — Monday, October 16, 2006
- Result:
- Negatived
2nd reading of Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence (reasoned amendment)
- Yeas:
- 76
- Nays:
- 174
- Paired:
- 2
- Total:
- 252
Vote 43 — Wednesday, October 18, 2006
- Result:
- Agreed To
2nd reading of Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence
- Yeas:
- 172
- Nays:
- 110
- Paired:
- 2
- Total:
- 284
Vote 79 — Monday, December 4, 2006
- Result:
- Negatived
Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 25
- Nays:
- 249
- Paired:
- 10
- Total:
- 284
Vote 80 — Monday, December 4, 2006
- Result:
- Negatived
Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 70
- Nays:
- 204
- Paired:
- 10
- Total:
- 284
Vote 81 — Monday, December 4, 2006
- Result:
- Negatived
Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 25
- Nays:
- 249
- Paired:
- 10
- Total:
- 284
Vote 82 — Monday, December 4, 2006
- Result:
- Negatived
Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 25
- Nays:
- 249
- Paired:
- 10
- Total:
- 284
Vote 83 — Monday, December 4, 2006
- Result:
- Agreed To
Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 190
- Nays:
- 84
- Paired:
- 10
- Total:
- 284
Vote 84 — Monday, December 4, 2006
- Result:
- Agreed To
Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 190
- Nays:
- 84
- Paired:
- 10
- Total:
- 284
Vote 85 — Monday, December 4, 2006
- Result:
- Negatived
Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 25
- Nays:
- 249
- Paired:
- 10
- Total:
- 284
Vote 86 — Monday, December 4, 2006
- Result:
- Negatived
Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 25
- Nays:
- 249
- Paired:
- 10
- Total:
- 284
Vote 87 — Monday, December 4, 2006
- Result:
- Agreed To
Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 190
- Nays:
- 84
- Paired:
- 10
- Total:
- 284
Vote 88 — Monday, December 4, 2006
- Result:
- Negatived
Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 25
- Nays:
- 248
- Paired:
- 10
- Total:
- 283
Vote 89 — Monday, December 4, 2006
- Result:
- Negatived
Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 25
- Nays:
- 248
- Paired:
- 10
- Total:
- 283
Vote 90 — Monday, December 4, 2006
- Result:
- Agreed To
Concurrence at report stage of Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence
- Yeas:
- 166
- Nays:
- 107
- Paired:
- 10
- Total:
- 283
Vote 93 — Wednesday, December 6, 2006
- Result:
- Agreed To
3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-24, An Act to impose a charge on the export of certain softwood lumber products to the United States and a charge on refunds of certain duty deposits paid to the United States, to authorize certain payments, to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and to amend other Acts as a consequence
- Yeas:
- 173
- Nays:
- 112
- Paired:
- 2
- Total:
- 287
Senate
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Major speeches at second reading
House of Commons
| Speech date | Speech | Member of Parliament |
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| Monday, September 25, 2006 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 52) | David Emerson (Conservative) |
| Monday, September 25, 2006 | Response speech(Sitting 52) | Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal) |
| Monday, September 25, 2006 | Response speech(Sitting 52) | Serge Cardin (Bloc Québécois) |
| Monday, September 25, 2006 | Response speech(Sitting 52) | Peter Julian (NDP) |
Senate
| Speech date | Speech | |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, December 7, 2006 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 58) | |
| Thursday, December 7, 2006 | Response speech(Sitting 58) |
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Further reading
A world of trouble.
Middlemiss, Jim.
National, 15:31-41
Bush plays Santa with tariffs.
Maggs, John.
National journal, 38:52-4
Can someone please settle this dispute?: Canadian softwood lumber and the dispute settlement mechanisms of the NAFTA and WTO.
Anderson, Greg.
World economy, 29:585-610
Contingent protection measures and the management of the softwood lumber trade in North America; Technical annex.
Froese, Marc D.
The Estey Centre journal of international law and trade, 7:145-51
Economics of the US-Canada softwood lumber dispute: a historical perspective.
Osman Rahman, S.M. and Stephen Devadoss.
The Estey Centre journal of international law and trade, 3:29-45
Estimating export response in Canadian provinces to the Canada-US Softwood Lumber Agreement.
Gulati, Sumeet and Nisha Malhotra.
Canadian public policy, 32:157-71
From mutual respect to mutual wariness.
Burney, Derek H.
Policy options, 26:17-18
Getting noticed in Washington: the hard part of Canada's job.
Robertson, Colin.
Policy options, 26:46-50
Getting religion on softwood lumber: a biblical test of the rule of law.
Grenier, Carl.
Policy options, 27:16-20
Lessons learned from the softwood lumber saga.
McIlroy, James.
Policy options, 26:32-9
Raw deal.
Whtely, Don.
BC business, 34:82-91
Resolving Canada-US trade disputes in agriculture and forestry: lessons from lumber.
Biggs, Jeffrey et al.
Canadian public policy, 32:143-55
The Canada-US softwood lumber dispute: a test case for the development of international trade rules.
Gagné, Gilbert.
International journal, 58:335-68
The cul-de-sac of softwood lumber.
Hart, Michael.
Policy options, 26:19-27
U.S. and Canada settle bitter lumber dispute.
Grogan, Tim and Tom Ichniowski.
ENR: Engineering news-record, 256:10-11
When good politics makes bad policy: self-righteousness sells but doesn't solve the softwood lumber case.
Watson, William.
Policy options, 26:28-31