C-15 , 40th Parliament, 2nd session Monday, January 26, 2009, to Wednesday, December 30, 2009
An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts
Summary
Current status
At consideration in the House of Commons of amendments made by the Senate
Latest activity
Message sent to the House of Commons on Monday, December 14, 2009 (Senate)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Friday, February 27, 2009
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Friday, February 27, 2009 |
End of stage activity
Second reading and referral to committee, Friday, March 27, 2009
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, March 26, 2009 |
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Friday, March 27, 2009 |
Sitting 35
Agreed to
(Journals 35)
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End of stage activity
Committee report presented, Thursday, May 28, 2009
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Minutes |
|---|---|
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 |
Meeting 15 |
Monday, April 27, 2009 |
Meeting 16 |
Monday, May 4, 2009 |
Meeting 19 |
Monday, May 11, 2009 |
Meeting 21 |
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 |
Meeting 23 |
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 |
Meeting 26 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, May 28, 2009 |
End of stage activity
Concurrence at report stage, Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 |
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009 |
End of stage activity
Third reading, Monday, June 8, 2009
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, June 4, 2009 |
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Friday, June 5, 2009 |
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Monday, June 8, 2009 |
Sitting 70
Agreed to
(Vote 82)
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Senate
End of stage activity
First reading, Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 |
End of stage activities
Second reading, Thursday, September 17, 2009
Referral to committee, Thursday, September 17, 2009
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 |
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Monday, June 22, 2009 |
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Thursday, September 17, 2009 |
End of stage activity
Committee report presented with amendments, Thursday, December 3, 2009
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Details |
|---|---|
Thursday, October 8, 2009 |
Meeting 31 |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 |
Meeting 32 |
Thursday, October 22, 2009 |
Meeting 33 |
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 |
Meeting 34 |
Thursday, October 29, 2009 |
Meeting 35 |
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 |
Meeting 36 |
Thursday, November 5, 2009 |
Meeting 37 |
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 |
Meeting 38 |
Thursday, November 19, 2009 |
Meeting 39 |
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 |
Meeting 40 |
Thursday, November 26, 2009 |
Meeting 41 |
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 |
Meeting 42 |
Thursday, December 3, 2009 |
Meeting 43 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, December 3, 2009 |
End of stage activity
Committee report adopted, Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 |
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009 |
End of stage activity
Third reading, Monday, December 14, 2009
Bill passed by the Senate with amendments
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, December 10, 2009 |
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Friday, December 11, 2009 |
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Monday, December 14, 2009 |
Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
Vote 75 — Wednesday, June 3, 2009
- Result:
- Negatived
Bill C-15, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 76
- Nays:
- 203
- Paired:
- 6
- Total:
- 285
Vote 76 — Wednesday, June 3, 2009
- Result:
- Agreed To
Concurrence at report stage of Bill C-15, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts
- Yeas:
- 203
- Nays:
- 76
- Paired:
- 6
- Total:
- 285
Vote 81 — Monday, June 8, 2009
- Result:
- Agreed To
3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-15, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts (previous question)
- Yeas:
- 195
- Nays:
- 54
- Paired:
- 20
- Total:
- 269
Vote 82 — Monday, June 8, 2009
- Result:
- Agreed To
3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-15, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts
- Yeas:
- 195
- Nays:
- 54
- Paired:
- 20
- Total:
- 269
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, March 26, 2009 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 34) | Daniel Petit (Conservative) |
| Thursday, March 26, 2009 | Response speech(Sitting 34) | Brian Murphy (Liberal) |
| Thursday, March 26, 2009 | Response speech(Sitting 34) | Nicole Demers (Bloc Québécois) |
Senate
| Speech date | Speech | Senator |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 16, 2009 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 46) | John D. Wallace (Conservative) |
| Tuesday, June 16, 2009 | Response speech(Sitting 46) | George Baker (Liberal) |
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