C-61 , 40th Parliament, 2nd session Monday, January 26, 2009, to Wednesday, December 30, 2009
An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of railway operations
Short title:
Railway Continuation Act, 2009
Summary
Current status
At second reading in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on Monday, November 30, 2009 (House of Commons)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Monday, November 30, 2009
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Monday, November 30, 2009 |
Second reading
No activity
Consideration in committee
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Report stage
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Third reading
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First reading
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Second reading
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Third reading
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Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
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Senate
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Major speeches at second reading
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About
Legislative summary
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On 30 November 2009, the Minister of Labour introduced Bill C-61, An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of railway operations (Railway Continuation Act, 2009) in the House of Commons and it was given first reading.
Bill C-61 provides for the resumption and continuation of CN railway operations and imposes a binding arbitration process to resolve matters remaining in dispute between CN and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC).
On 30 November 2009, the Minister of Labour introduced Bill C-61, An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of railway operations (Railway Continuation Act, 2009) in the House of Commons and it was given first reading.
Bill C-61 provides for the resumption and continuation of CN railway operations and imposes a binding arbitration process to resolve matters remaining in dispute between CN and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC).
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