Bills All Sessions January 17, 1994, to present

Results 1-60 of 4363

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Current status: Royal assent received

Last major stage completed: Royal assent

Current status: At consideration in committee in the Senate

Last major stage completed: First reading in the Senate

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

C-474

41st Parliament, 2nd session

An Act respecting the promotion of financial transparency, improved accountability and long-term economic sustainability through the public reporting of payments made by mining, oil and gas corporations to foreign governments

Short title: Transparency of Payments Made by Mining, Oil and Gas Corporations to Foreign Governments Act

Current status: Bill defeated

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

S-24

37th Parliament, 1st session

An Act to implement an agreement between the Mohawks of Kanesatake and Her Majesty in right of Canada respecting governance of certain lands by the Mohawks of Kanesatake and to amend an Act in consequence

Short title: Kanesatake Interim Land Base Governance Act

Current status: Royal assent received

Last major stage completed: Royal assent

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Current status: At consideration in committee in the Senate

Last major stage completed: Second reading in the Senate

C-247

41st Parliament, 2nd session

An Act to provide that the Department of Employment and Social Development is the main point of contact with the Government of Canada in respect of the death of a Canadian citizen or resident

Short title: Main Point of Contact with the Government of Canada in case of Death Act

Current status: Royal assent received

Last major stage completed: Royal assent

Current status: At second reading in the House of Commons

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

C-14

38th Parliament, 1st session

An Act to give effect to a land claims and self-government agreement among the Tlicho, the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada, to make related amendments to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

Short title: Tlicho Land Claims and Self-Government Act

Current status: Royal assent received

Last major stage completed: Royal assent

Current status: Royal assent received

Last major stage completed: Royal assent

C-31

37th Parliament, 3rd session

An Act to give effect to a land claims and self-government agreement among the Tlicho, the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada, to make related amendments to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

Short title: Tlicho Land Claims and Self-Government Act

Current status: At consideration in committee in the House of Commons

Last major stage completed: Second reading in the House of Commons

S-205

40th Parliament, 3rd session

An Act to provide the means to rationalize the governance of Canadian businesses during the period of national emergency resulting from the global financial crisis that is undermining Canada's economic stability

Short title: Governance of Canadian Businesses Emergency Act, 2010

Current status: At second reading in the Senate

Last major stage completed: First reading in the Senate

Current status: At consideration in committee in the Senate

Last major stage completed: Second reading in the Senate

C-51

44th Parliament, 1st session

An Act to give effect to the self-government treaty recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

Short title: Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate Act

Current status: Royal assent received

Last major stage completed: Royal assent

Current status: Royal assent received

Last major stage completed: Royal assent

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Current status: Bill not proceeded with

Last major stage completed: First reading in the Senate

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Current status: Bill not proceeded with

Last major stage completed: First reading in the Senate

Current status: At consideration in committee in the House of Commons

Last major stage completed: Second reading in the House of Commons

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Current status: Bill defeated

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Current status: At second reading in the Senate

Last major stage completed: First reading in the Senate

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

C-53

44th Parliament, 1st session

An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, to give effect to treaties with those governments and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

Short title: Recognition of Certain Métis Governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan and Métis Self-Government Act

Current status: At report stage in the House of Commons

Last major stage completed: Second reading in the House of Commons

C-474

41st Parliament, 1st session

An Act respecting the promotion of financial transparency, improved accountability and long-term economic sustainability through the public reporting of payments made by mining, oil and gas corporations to foreign governments

Short title: Transparency of Payments Made by Mining, Oil and Gas Corporations to Foreign Governments Act

Current status: At second reading in the House of Commons

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

S-235

40th Parliament, 2nd session

An Act to provide the means to rationalize the governance of Canadian businesses during the period of national emergency resulting from the global financial crisis that is undermining Canada's economic stability

Short title: Governance of Canadian Businesses Emergency Act, 2009

Current status: At second reading in the Senate

Last major stage completed: First reading in the Senate

Current status: Royal assent received

Last major stage completed: Royal assent

Current status: At consideration in committee in the House of Commons

Last major stage completed: Second reading in the House of Commons

C-376

36th Parliament, 2nd session

An Act to require Crown corporations and departments of government to have annual internal audits the reports of which are to be submitted to the Auditor General of Canada

Short title: Departmental Internal Audit Act

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

C-364

38th Parliament, 1st session

An Act to provide compensation to Canadian industry associations and to Canadian exporters who incur financial losses as a result of unjustified restrictive trade actions by foreign governments which are signatories to trade agreements involving Canadian products

Short title: Trade Compensation Act

Current status: At second reading in the House of Commons

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Current status: At second reading in the Senate

Last major stage completed: First reading in the Senate

C-4

36th Parliament, 2nd session

An Act to implement the Agreement among the Government of Canada, Governments of Member States of the European Space Agency, the Government of Japan, the Government of the Russian Federation, and the Government of the United States of America concerning Cooperation on the Civil International Space Station and to make related amendments to other Acts

Short title: Civil International Space Station Agreement Implementation Act

Current status: Royal assent received

Last major stage completed: Royal assent

Current status: Royal assent received

Last major stage completed: Royal assent

Current status: At second reading in the Senate

Last major stage completed: First reading in the Senate

C-460

36th Parliament, 1st session

An Act to establish the office of Pension Ombudsman to investigate administrative difficulties encountered by persons in their dealings with government in respect of benefits under the Canada Pension Plan or the Old Age Security Act or tax liability on such benefits and to review the policies and practices applied in the administration and adjudication of such benefits and liabilities

Short title: Pension Ombudsman Act

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

C-364

37th Parliament, 1st session

An Act to require Crown corporations and departments of government to have annual internal audits the reports of which are to be submitted to the Auditor General of Canada

Short title: Departmental Internal Audit Act

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

C-252

36th Parliament, 2nd session

An Act to establish a national committee to develop policies and procedures to ensure coordination in the delivery of programs by governments in the case of agricultural losses or disasters created by weather, pests, shortages of goods or services or market conditions, and the coordination of the delivery of information, assistance, relief and compensation and to study the compliance of such programs with World Trade Organization requirements

Short title: National Agricultural Relief Coordination Act

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Current status: At consideration in committee in the House of Commons

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Current status: Bill defeated

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Current status: Bill not proceeded with

Last major stage completed: First reading in the Senate

Current status: Royal assent received

Last major stage completed: Royal assent

Current status: Royal assent received

Last major stage completed: Royal assent

Current status: At second reading in the Senate

Last major stage completed: First reading in the Senate

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Current status: At second reading in the House of Commons

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

C-367

37th Parliament, 2nd session

An Act to require Crown corporations and departments of government to have annual internal audits the reports of which are to be submitted to the Auditor General of Canada

Short title: Departmental Internal Audit Act

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

C-256

40th Parliament, 3rd session

An Act to establish the office of Pension Ombudsman to investigate administrative difficulties encountered by persons in their dealings with the Government of Canada in respect of benefits under the Canada Pension Plan or the Old Age Security Act or tax liability on such benefits and to review the policies and practices applied in the administration and adjudication of such benefits and liabilities

Short title: Pension Ombudsman Act

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

S-17

37th Parliament, 2nd session

An Act respecting the Canadian International Development Agency, to provide in particular for its continuation, governance, administration and accountability

Short title: Canadian International Development Agency Act

Current status: At consideration in committee in the Senate

Last major stage completed: Second reading in the Senate

Current status: At report stage in the Senate

Last major stage completed: Second reading in the Senate

Current status: Royal assent received

Last major stage completed: Royal assent

Current status: At second reading in the House of Commons

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Current status: Referred to committee before second reading in the House of Commons

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Current status: Bill defeated

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Current status: Outside the Order of Precedence

Last major stage completed: First reading in the House of Commons

Historical information

An Act to amend the Access to Information Act (open government)

Short title: Open Government Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Pat Martin

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

Latest activity

Reinstated from previous session on March 3, 2010 (House of Commons)

Found in bill text:

First reading

[...] This Act may be cited as the Open Government Act.

[...] that decisions on the disclosure of government information should be reviewed independ- ently of government

[...] Definition of “aboriginal government” (3) In this section, “aboriginal government” means an aboriginal government listed in Schedule I.1. 12.

[...] The council, as defined in the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement given effect by the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act. 3.

[...] The Tlicho Government, as defined in section 2 of the Tlicho Land Claims and Self-Government Act. 4.

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An Act respecting the procedure for the appointment and removal of the Governor General

Short title: Governor General Appointment and Removal Procedure Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Scott Reid

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

Latest activity

Introduction and first reading on January 29, 2014 (House of Commons)

Found in bill text:

First reading

[...] Available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 2nd Session, 41st Parliament, 62 Elizabeth II, 2013-2014 house of commons of canada BILL C-569 An Act respecting the procedure for the appointment and removal of the Governor General Preamble Whereas the appointment and removal of a Governor General is a prerogative of Her Majesty the Queen, and each Governor General serves at Her Majesty’s pleasure; Whereas by convention the Governor General serves a term of five years, which may be extended by Her Majesty on the advice of the Prime Minister; Whereas by convention Her Majesty appoints the Governor General by commission on the advice of the Prime Minister; Whereas by convention Her Majesty removes the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister; Whereas advice to Her Majesty, as to her choice of Governor General has from time to time been preceded only by ad hoc and perfunctory consultations; Whereas a national consultation

[...] This Act may be cited as the Governor General Appointment and Removal Procedure Act.

[...] For the purposes of this Act, “Advisory Committee” means the Advisory Committee on Vice-Regal Appointments established in November 2012, to ensure a non-partisan consultation process and to provide recommendations to the Prime Minister on the selection of Governors General, Lieutenant Governors and Territorial Commissioners.

[...] PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL Procedure for appointment 3. (1) The Prime Minister of Canada may only advise Her Majesty to appoint a person to the office of Governor General in accordance with the procedure set out in Schedule 1.

[...] The Prime Minister informs the House of Commons of the reasons for seeking the removal of the Governor General. 3.

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An Act to give effect to the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement

Short title: Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act

Bill type

House Government Bill

Sponsor

Hon. Andy Mitchell

Current status

Royal assent received

Latest activity

Royal assent on May 6, 2004 (Senate)

Found in bill text:

Royal assent

[...] This Act may be cited as the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act. 1.Loi sur l’autonomie gouvernementale de la première nation de Westbank.

[...] Le paragraphe 13(3) de la Loi sur l’accès à l’information est remplacé par ce qui suit : 2000, ch. 7, par. 21(2) Definition of “aboriginal government” (3) The expression “aboriginal government” in paragraph (1)(e) means (3) L’expression « gouvernement autoch- tone » à l’alinéa (1)e) s’entend : Définition de « gouvernement autochtone » (a) Nisga’a Government, as defined in the Nisga’a Final Agreement given effect by the Nisga’a Final Agreement Act; or a) du gouvernement nisga’a, au sens de l’Accord définitif nisga’a mis en vigueur par la Loi sur l’Accord définitif nisga’a; (b) the council, as defined in the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement given effect by the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act.

[...] Definition of “council of the Westbank First Nation” (8) The expression “council of the Westbank First Nation” in paragraphs (2)(f) and (7)(b) means the council, as defined in the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement given effect by the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act

[...] Le paragraphe 19(1) de la même loi est modifié par adjonction, après l’alinéa d), de ce qui suit : (e) the council, as defined in the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement given effect by the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act.

[...] The provisions of this Act, other than sections 20 and 21, come into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council. 22.

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An Act providing for the Crown's recognition of self-governing First Nations of Canada

Short title: First Nations Government Recognition Act

Bill type

Senate Public Bill

Sponsor

Sen. Gerry St. Germain

Current status

At consideration in committee in the Senate

Latest activity

Referral of subject matter of bill to committee adopted on February 22, 2005 (Senate)

Found in bill text:

First reading

[...] Transitional Provisions Governing body 7. (1) The governing body of the First Nation in office immediately before it becomes a recognized First Nation, becomes the first governing body of the recognized First Nation for a period not exceeding six months from the day the First Nation becomes recognized; and the recognized First Nation shall select a governing body pursuant to its constitution to replace the first governing body before the expiry of that six month period.

[...] “Council” « conseil » “Council” means the governing body of the First Nation.

[...] Rules and procedures for referendums and elections of a governing body. 2.

[...] Practices and procedures of the governing body. 4.

[...] Responsibility and liability of the governing body, other officers and employees. 11.

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An Act to amend the Access to Information Act (open government)

Short title: Open Government Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Pat Martin

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

Latest activity

Reinstated from previous session on October 16, 2013 (House of Commons)

Found in bill text:

First reading

[...] This Act may be cited as the Open Government Act.

[...] and that decisions on the disclosure of government information should be reviewed independently of government

[...] Definition of “aboriginal government” (3) In this section, “aboriginal government” means an aboriginal government listed in Schedule I.1. 12.

[...] The council, as defined in the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement given effect by the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act. 3.

[...] The Tlicho Government, as defined in section 2 of the Tlicho Land Claims and Self-Government Act. 4.

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An Act respecting the promotion of financial transparency, improved accountability and long-term economic sustainability through the public reporting of payments made by mining, oil and gas corporations to foreign governments

Short title: Transparency of Payments Made by Mining, Oil and Gas Corporations to Foreign Governments Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Bill defeated at second reading on April 9, 2014 (House of Commons)

Found in bill text:

First reading

[...] Available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 1st Session, 41st Parliament, 60-61-62 Elizabeth II, 2011-2012-2013 house of commons of canada BILL C-474 An Act respecting the promotion of financial transparency, improved accountability and long-term economic sustainability through the public reporting of payments made by mining, oil and gas corporations to foreign governments Preamble Whereas Canada strongly supports international efforts to fight corruption, encourage transparency and promote increased accountability; Whereas Canada officially supports the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), an international coalition of governments, industries, investors and international and non-governmental organizations that advocates for improved governance through the full publication and verification of payments made to governments by mining, oil and gas corporations and government revenues from those corporations; Whereas

[...] This Act may be cited as the Transparency of Payments Made by Mining, Oil and Gas Corporations to Foreign Governments Act.

[...] The purpose of this Act is to promote financial transparency, improved accountability and long-term economic sustainability by publishing payments made to foreign governments by mining, oil and gas corporations.

[...] “EITI” « ITIE » “EITI” means the coalition of governments, industries, investors and international and non-governmental organizations that constitutes the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and that advocates for improved governance through the full publication and verification of payments made to governments by mining, oil and gas corporations and government revenues from those corporations.

[...] “foreign government” « gouvernement étranger » “foreign government” means the government of a foreign state or the government of a political subdivision of a foreign state and includes (a) any department or branch of a foreign government; (b) any agency of a foreign government; (c) any corporation that is at least majority-owned, directly or indirectly, by a foreign government; and (d) any foreign public official acting in their official capacity.

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An Act to implement an agreement between the Mohawks of Kanesatake and Her Majesty in right of Canada respecting governance of certain lands by the Mohawks of Kanesatake and to amend an Act in consequence

Short title: Kanesatake Interim Land Base Governance Act

Bill type

Senate Government Bill

Sponsor

Sen. Sharon Carstairs

Current status

Royal assent received

Latest activity

Royal assent on June 14, 2001 (Senate)

Found in bill text:

Royal assent

[...] This Act may be cited as the Kanesatake Interim Land Base Governance Act.

[...] Restriction - land governance code 9. (1) Before jurisdiction under section 7 is exercised, the Mohawks of Kanesatake shall adopt a land governance code that sets out the principles, processes and rules to which the exercise of jurisdiction is subject.

[...] Statutory Instruments Act (3) The Statutory Instruments Act does not apply to the land governance code.

[...] The Mohawks of Kanesatake shall adopt a plan that establishes general policies governing land use for the Kanesatake Mohawk interim land base before any process preliminary to the granting of an authorization is undertaken in relation to the proposed use of any of the lands in the land base for (a) a commercial or industrial activity that results in or may result in an adverse impact on the environment; (b) the storage or transportation of any dangerous materials; or (c) waste disposal.

[...] Council office 23. (1) The Council shall keep at its office a copy, certified by it as a true copy, of each of the documents referred to in subsection 22(1), of the land governance code, and of any amendment to them.

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An Act to amend the Access to Information Act (open government)

Short title: Open Government Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Pat Martin

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

Latest activity

Introduction and first reading on September 29, 2011 (House of Commons)

Found in bill text:

First reading

[...] This Act may be cited as the Open Government Act.

[...] and that decisions on the disclosure of government information should be reviewed independently of government

[...] Definition of “aboriginal government” (3) In this section, “aboriginal government” means an aboriginal government listed in Schedule I.1. 12.

[...] The council, as defined in the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement given effect by the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act. 3.

[...] The Tlicho Government, as defined in section 2 of the Tlicho Land Claims and Self-Government Act. 4.

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An Act providing for the Crown's recognition of self-governing First Nations of Canada

Short title: First Nations Government Recognition Act

Bill type

Senate Public Bill

Sponsor

Sen. Gerry St. Germain

Current status

At consideration in committee in the Senate

Latest activity

Referral to committee on December 13, 2006 (Senate)

Found in bill text:

First reading

[...] Transitional Provisions Governing body 7. (1) The governing body of the First Nation in office immediately before the First Nation is recognized under this Act, becomes the first governing body of the recognized First Nation for a period not exceeding six months beginning on the day the First Nation is recognized, and the recognized First Nation shall select a governing body pursuant to its constitution to replace the first governing body before the expiry of that six month period.

[...] “Council” « conseil » “Council” means the governing body of the First Nation.

[...] Rules and procedures for referendums and elections of a governing body. 2.

[...] Practices and procedures of the governing body. 4.

[...] Responsibility and liability of the governing body, other officers and employees. 11.

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An Act to provide that the Department of Employment and Social Development is the main point of contact with the Government of Canada in respect of the death of a Canadian citizen or resident

Short title: Main Point of Contact with the Government of Canada in case of Death Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Frank Valeriote

Current status

Royal assent received

Latest activity

Royal assent on June 18, 2015 (Senate)

Found in bill text:

Royal assent

[...] Second Session, Forty-first Parliament, 62-63-64 Elizabeth II, 2013-2014-2015 STATUTES OF CANADA 2015 CHAPTER 15 An Act to provide that the Department of Employment and Social Development is the main point of contact with the Government of Canada in respect of the death of a Canadian citizen or resident ASSENTED TO 18th JUNE, 2015 BILL C-247 SUMMARY This enactment requires the Minister of Employment and Social Development to implement measures necessary to establish the Department of Employment and Social Development as the main point of contact with the Government of Canada in respect of matters relating to the death of a Canadian citizen or resident that pertain to the use of that person's social insurance number.

[...] Available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 62-63-64 ELIZABETH II —————— CHAPTER 15 An Act to provide that the Department of Employment and Social Development is the main point of contact with the Government of Canada in respect of the death of a Canadian citizen or resident [Assented to 18th June, 2015] Whereas the Department of Employment and Social Development offers Canadians a point of access to a wide range of government services and programs either in person, by phone, by Internet or by mail; And whereas it is desirable to improve services to Canadians by providing those Canadians who have recently lost a loved one with a point of contact for the Government of Canada in respect of matters relating to the death of that person that pertain to the use of that person’s social insurance number; Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: SHORT

[...] This Act may be cited as the Main Point of Contact with the Government of Canada in case of Death Act.

[...] MANDATE Main point of contact 2. (1) The Minister of Employment and Social Development must implement measures necessary to establish the Department of Employment and Social Development as the main point of contact with the Government of Canada in respect of matters relating to the death of a Canadian citizen or resident that pertain to the use of that person’s social insurance number, so that no person is required to communicate directly with all persons to whom information about that deceased citizen or resident may be made available under subsection 28.2(5) or subsection 35(1) of the Department of Employment and Social Development Act.

[...] The Governor in Council may make regulations for carrying out the purposes and provisions of this Act.

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An Act to amend the Auditor General Act (government advertising)

Short title: Elimination of Partisan Government Advertising Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

David J. McGuinty

Current status

At second reading in the House of Commons

Latest activity

Debate at second reading on June 1, 2015 (House of Commons)

Found in bill text:

First reading

[...] C-544 Second Session, Forty-first Parliament, 62 Elizabeth II, 2013 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-544 An Act to amend the Auditor General Act (government advertising) first reading, October 24, 2013 Mr.

[...] This Act may be cited as the Elimination of Partisan Government Advertising Act.

[...] Requirements 23.8 (1) An item (a) shall be a reasonable means of achieving one or more of the following purposes: (i) informing the public of current or proposed government policies, programs or services available to them under existing Acts of Parliament, (ii) informing the public of their rights and responsibilities under the law, (iii) encouraging or discouraging specific social behaviour, in the public interest, or (iv) promoting Canada or any part of Canada as a good place to live, work, invest, study or visit or promoting any economic activity or sector of Canada’s economy; (b) shall include a statement that the item is paid for by the Government of Canada; (c) shall not include the name, voice or image of a member of the Cabinet, a member of the House of Commons or a Senator; (d) shall not be partisan; (e) shall not have as a primary objective to foster a positive impression of the governing party or a negative impression of a person or entity who is critical of the government

[...] Partisan advertising (3) An item is considered to be partisan if, in the opinion of the Advertising Commissioner, a primary objective of the item is to promote the partisan interests of the governing party.

[...] Factors to consider (4) In deciding whether a primary objective of an item is to promote the partisan interests of the governing party, the Advertising Commissioner shall consider such factors as may be prescribed, and may consider such additional factors as he or she considers appropriate.

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An Act to give effect to a land claims and self-government agreement among the Tlicho, the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada, to make related amendments to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

Short title: Tlicho Land Claims and Self-Government Act

Bill type

House Government Bill

Sponsor

Hon. Andy Scott

Current status

Royal assent received

Latest activity

Royal assent on February 15, 2005 (Senate)

Found in bill text:

Royal assent

[...] “Tlicho Government” « gouvernement tlicho » “Tlicho Government” means the government of the Tlicho First Nation established in accordance with chapter 7 of the Agreement.

[...] “local government” « administration locale » “local government” means any local government established under the laws of the Northwest Territories, including a city, town, village, hamlet, charter community, settlement or government of a Tlicho community, whether incorporated or not, and includes the territorial government acting in the place of a local government pursuant to those laws.

[...] “Tlicho Government” « gouvernement tlicho » “Tlicho Government” means the government of the Tlicho First Nation established in accordance with chapter 7 of the Tlicho Agreement.

[...] Subsection 13(3) of the Access to Information Act is replaced by the following: Definition of “aboriginal government” (3) The expression “aboriginal government” in paragraph (1)(e) means (a) Nisga’a Government, as defined in the Nisga’a Final Agreement given effect by the Nisga’a Final Agreement Act; or (b) the Tlicho Government, as defined in section 2 of the Tlicho Land Claims and Self-Government Act.

[...] Subsection 8(7) of the Privacy Act is replaced by the following: Definition of “aboriginal government” (7) The expression “aboriginal government” in paragraph (2)(k) means (a) Nisga’a Government, as defined in the Nisga’a Final Agreement given effect by the Nisga’a Final Agreement Act; or (b) the Tlicho Government, as defined in section 2 of the Tlicho Land Claims and Self-Government Act.

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An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of government services

Short title: Government Services Act, 1999

Bill type

House Government Bill

Sponsor

Hon. Marcel Massé

Current status

Royal assent received

Found in bill text:

Royal assent

[...] This Act may be cited as the Government Services Act, 1999.

[...] Government Services Resumption or continuation of government services 3.

[...] Government Services Resumption or continuation of government services 16.

[...] Definitions Government Services 3.

[...] Definitions Government Services 16.

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An Act to give effect to a land claims and self-government agreement among the Tlicho, the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada, to make related amendments to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

Short title: Tlicho Land Claims and Self-Government Act

Bill type

House Government Bill

Sponsor

Hon. Andy Mitchell

Current status

At consideration in committee in the House of Commons

Latest activity

Second reading and referral to committee on April 21, 2004 (House of Commons)

Found in bill text:

First reading

[...] Order of Governor in Council 110.

[...] « gouvernement tlicho » “Tlicho Government” “Tlicho law” « loi tlicho » “Tlicho law” means a law enacted by the Tlicho Government

[...] “local government” means any local government established under the laws of the Northwest Territories, including a city, town, village, hamlet, charter community or settlement, whether incorporated or not, and includes the territorial government acting in the place of a local government pursuant to those laws.

[...] « administration locale » “local government” “local government” « administration locale » “local government” means any local government established under the laws of the Northwest Territories, including a city, town, village, hamlet, charter community, settlement or government of a Tlicho community, whether incorporated or not, and includes the territorial government acting in the place of a local government pursuant to those laws

[...] Government information 22.

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An Act to provide the means to rationalize the governance of Canadian businesses during the period of national emergency resulting from the global financial crisis that is undermining Canada's economic stability

Short title: Governance of Canadian Businesses Emergency Act, 2010

Bill type

Senate Public Bill

Sponsor

Sen. Céline Hervieux-Payette

Current status

At second reading in the Senate

Latest activity

Debate at second reading on February 16, 2011 (Senate)

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[...] This Act may be cited as the Governance of Canadian Businesses Emergency Act, 2010.

[...] PART 1 EMERGENCY MEASURES — GOVERNANCE OF RECIPIENT COMPANIES Interpretation and Application Definitions 3.

[...] PART 2 PERMANENT MEASURES — GOVERNANCE OF PUBLIC CORPORATIONS Interpretation Definitions 9.

[...] “corporation” « société » “corporation” means (a) a body corporate incorporated or continued under the Canada Business Corporations Act; (b) a bank governed by the Bank Act; (c) a body corporate governed by the Trust and Loan Companies Act; (d) an association governed by the Cooperative Credit Associations Act; or (e) an insurance company or a fraternal benefit society incorporated or formed under the Insurance Companies Act.

[...] This Act or any of its provisions comes into force on a day or days to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council.

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An Act providing for self-government by the first nations of Canada

Short title: First Nations Government Act

At consideration in committee in the Senate

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[...] Transitional Provisions Provisional governing body 7. (1) The members of the governing body of the community who were in office pursuant to the Indian Act, or any other Act of Parliament, immediately before the community comes under this Act, are the governing body of the First Nation.

[...] Presumed election (2) A member of the governing body referred to in subsection (1) is deemed to have been duly selected or elected, pursuant and subject to the constitution, as a member of the governing body of the First Nation for a five-year term commencing on the day on which the member last took office on that governing body.

[...] Consent of governing body (2) No disposition by any person of any interest in lands of the First Nation by way of lease or transfer or otherwise, nor any licence in respect of those lands, is valid unless it is made with the express written consent of the governing body of the First Nation.

[...] Subsection 4(1) of the Lobbyists Registration Act is amended by adding the following after paragraph (d.1): (d.2) members of a governing body within the meaning of the First Nations Government Act, persons on their staff or employees of such a governing body; R.S., c.

[...] Drafting petitioned amendment (5) The governing body may redraft the amendment proposed in the petition mentioned in subsection (4) but the governing body must do its best to ensure that its draft gives effect to the intent of the petition.

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An Act to give effect to the self-government treaty recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

Short title: Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate Act

Bill type

House Government Bill

Sponsor

Hon. Marc Miller

Current status

Royal assent received

Latest activity

Royal assent on June 22, 2023 (Senate)

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[...] (traité) Whitecap Dakota Government has the same meaning as in 1.‍01 of the Treaty.‍

[...] (2) On the coming into effect of the Treaty, all rights, interests, assets and obligations of the Whitecap Dakota First Nation as a band, within the meaning of the Indian Act, vest in the Whitecap Dakota Nation.Whitecap Dakota Government (3) The Whitecap Dakota Nation exercises the power and authority to make laws, carries out other government functions and otherwise exercises power or authority through the Whitecap Dakota Government.Whitecap Dakota LawsThird parties 7 Subject to the Treaty, Whitecap Dakota laws are binding on and may be relied on by all persons and entities, the Whitecap Dakota Nation, the Whitecap Dakota Government and Whitecap Dakota institutions.TaxationTax Treatment Agreement 8 On the day on which the Tax Treatment Agreement comes into effect by application of 11.‍16 of the Treaty, that Agreement is approved, given effect and declared valid.

[...] The Governor in Council may make any orders and regulations that the Governor in Council considers necessary for the purpose of carrying out any of the provisions of the Treaty, of the Tax Treatment Agreement or of any other agreements that are related to the implementation of the Treaty.First Nations Fiscal Management Act (2) For the purpose of enabling the Whitecap Dakota Nation to benefit from the provisions of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act or obtain the services of any body established under that Act, the Governor in Council may make any regulations that the Governor in Council considers necessary, including regulations (a) adapting any provision of that Act or of any regulation made under that Act; and (b) restricting the application of any provision of that Act or of any regulation made under that Act.Consequential Amendments R.‍S.‍, c.

[...] A-1Access to Information Act18 Subsection 13(3) of the Access to Information Act is amended by adding the following after paragraph (h): (h.‍1) the Whitecap Dakota Government, as defined in section 2 of the Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate Act; R.‍S.‍, c.

[...] P-21Privacy Act20 (1) Paragraph 8(2)‍(f) of the Privacy Act is amended by adding the following after subparagraph (vii): (vii.‍1) the Whitecap Dakota Government, as defined in section 2 of the Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate Act;(2) Subsection 8(7) of the Act is amended by adding the following after paragraph (h): (h.‍1) the Whitecap Dakota Government, as defined in section 2 of the Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate Act;21 Subsection 19(1) of the Act is amended by adding the following after paragraph (e): (e.‍1) the Whitecap Dakota Government, as defined in section 2 of the Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate Act; 2003, c. 15, s. 67First Nations Goods and Services Tax Act22 (1) Column 1 of Schedule 1 to the First Nations Goods and Services Tax Act is amended by replacing “Whitecap Dakota First Nation” with “Whitecap Dakota

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An Act to give effect to the Déline Final Self-Government Agreement and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts

Short title: Déline Final Self-Government Agreement Act

Bill type

House Government Bill

Sponsor

Hon. Bernard Valcourt

Current status

Royal assent received

Latest activity

Royal assent on June 18, 2015 (Senate)

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[...] “Déline Got’ine Government” « gouvernement Gotine de Deline » “Déline Got’ine Government” means the government established in accordance with chapter 3 of the Déline Agreement.

[...] DÉLINE GOT’INE GOVERNMENT Capacity of natural person 9.

[...] or not, and includes the territorial government in the case where it is acting in the place of that local government in accordance with those laws.

[...] “Déline Got’ine Government” « gouvernement Gotine de Deline » “Déline Got’ine Government” means the government established in accordance with chapter 3 of the Déline Agreement.

[...] Subject to any other federal or territorial law and to any Tlicho law or Déline law, a board may obtain from any department or agency of the federal or territorial government, the Tlicho Government or the Déline Got’ine Government any information in the possession of the department, agency, Tlicho Government or Déline Got’ine Government that the board requires for the performance of its functions. 2014, c. 2, s. 128(1) 28.

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An Act to provide for the appointment and dismissal of a Governor General

Short title: Governor General Appointment and Dismissal Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Scott Reid

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

Latest activity

Introduction and first reading on November 28, 2005 (House of Commons)

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[...] Le texte prévoit la procédure à suivre pour la nomination ou la révocation d’un gouverneur général. 1st Session, 38th Parliament, 53-54 Elizabeth II, 2004-2005 House of Commons of Canada Bill C-464 1re session, 38e législature, 53-54 Elizabeth II, 2004-2005 Chambre des communes du Canada Projet de loi C-464 An Act to provide for the appointment and dismissal of a Governor General Loi visant la nomination et la révocation du gouverneur général Whereas the appointment and dismissal of a Governor General is a prerogative of Her Majesty the Queen; Whereas it has become a convention that Her Majesty accept the advice of the Prime Minister of Canada regarding the appointment and dismissal of a Governor General; Whereas the most important of the reserve powers of Her Majesty, exercised on her behalf by the Governor General, is the power to dismiss the Government; Whereas this reserve power is diminished by the convention that Her Majesty appoint

[...] This Act may be cited as the Governor General Appointment and Dismissal Act. 1.

[...] The Prime Minister of Canada may advise Her Majesty to appoint a person to the office of Governor General or to remove a Governor General from office only if the Prime Minister has been authorized to give that advice in accordance with this Act. 3.

[...] Any ten members may petition the Speaker for a vote to instruct the Prime Minister of Canada to advise Her Majesty to dismiss the Governor General. 1.

[...] The vote shall be on the following motion: “That the Prime Minister of Canada be instructed to advise Her Majesty to dismiss the Governor General and to appoint as a new Governor General a person named in accordance with section 3 of the Governor General Appointment and Dismissal Act.” 4.

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An Act providing for the recognition of self-governing First Nations of Canada

Short title: First Nations Self-Government Recognition Act

Bill type

Senate Public Bill

Sponsor

Sen. Gerry St. Germain

Current status

Bill not proceeded with

Latest activity

Dropped from the Senate Order Paper on March 26, 2013 (Senate)

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[...] “governing body” « organe dirigeant » “governing body” means (a) in respect of a recognized First Nation, the governing body of the recognized First Nation as established under its constitution; and (b) in respect of any other First Nation, the council of the band, as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Indian Act, of the First Nation.

[...] The purpose of this Act is to provide for the recognition of self-governing First Nations by establishing a mechanism to (a) recognize the rights and powers of First Nations, and their governments, institutions and other bodies; and (b) support the establishment of, and exercise of powers by, First Nation governments.

[...] Copy of constitution available (5) A copy of the constitution of a recognized First Nation must be maintained by the governing body of the First Nation for public inspection at a place designated by the governing body.

[...] Role of governing body (2) Subject to its constitution, a recognized First Nation acts through its governing body in exercising its powers and carrying out its duties and functions.

[...] Transitional Provisions Governing body 14. (1) The governing body of the First Nation that is in office immediately before the First Nation is recognized under this Act becomes the first governing body of the recognized First Nation until such time as a governing body of the recognized First Nation is selected in accordance with its constitution.

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An Act respecting a Government Awareness Day

Short title: Government Awareness Day Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Don Davies

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

Latest activity

Introduction and first reading on June 16, 2016 (House of Commons)

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[...] First Session, Forty-second Parliament, 64-65 Elizabeth II, 2015-2016 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-296 An Act respecting a Government Awareness Day FIRST READING, June 16, 2016 Mr.

[...] Davies 421021 SUMMARY This enactment designates the eighth day of July in each and every year as “Government Awareness Day”.

[...] Available on the House of Commons website at the following address: www.ourcommons.ca 1st Session, 42nd Parliament, 64-65 Elizabeth II, 2015-2016 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-296 An Act respecting a Government Awareness Day Preamble Whereas the dissolution date of the first Canadian Parliament is July 8, 1872; Whereas Government Awareness Day would be an opportunity for the federal government to work with provincial, Aboriginal and local governments and Canadian civil society to encourage engagement with all levels of governments in Canada and public education on such matters as the historic and current roles and structures of governments in Canada and in systems of democratic governance around the world; And whereas declaring July 8 to be Government Awareness Day will promote public engagement in the democratic process and a sense of citizenship and also combat apathy

[...] ; Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:Short TitleShort title 1 This Act may be cited as the Government Awareness Day Act.Government Awareness DayGovernment Awareness Day 2 Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the eighth day of July is to be known as “Government Awareness Day”.Not a legal holiday 3 For greater certainty, Government Awareness Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.

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An Act to provide the means to rationalize the governance of Canadian public corporations

Short title: Canadian Public Corporations Governance Act

Bill type

Senate Public Bill

Sponsor

Sen. Céline Hervieux-Payette

Current status

Bill not proceeded with

Latest activity

Dropped from the Senate Order Paper on November 3, 2016 (Senate)

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[...] First Session, Forty-second Parliament, 64 Elizabeth II, 2015-2016 SENATE OF CANADA BILL S-216 An Act to provide the means to rationalize the governance of Canadian public corporations FIRST READING, January 26, 2016 THE HONOURABLE SENATOR HERVIEUX-PAYETTE, P.‍C. 4210838 SUMMARY This enactment limits the cumulative period that an individual may sit on the board of directors of a Canadian public corporation to 96 months and prohibits an individual from sitting on the board of more than four Canadian public corporations at the same time.

[...] Available on the Senate of Canada website at the following address: www.sencanada.ca/en 1st Session, 42nd Parliament, 64 Elizabeth II, 2015-2016 SENATE OF CANADA BILL S-216 An Act to provide the means to rationalize the governance of Canadian public corporations Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:Short TitleShort title 1 This Act may be cited as the Canadian Public Corporations Governance Act.InterpretationDefinitions 2 The following definitions apply in this Act.

[...] corporation means (a) a body corporate incorporated or continued under the Canada Business Corporations Act; (b) a bank governed by the Bank Act; (c) a body corporate governed by the Trust and Loan Companies Act; (d) an association governed by the Cooperative Credit Associations Act; or (e) an insurance company or a fraternal benefit society incorporated or formed under the Insurance Companies Act.

[...] for meals, drinks or entertainment; and (c) personal benefits in the form of loans, advances, gifts, insurance or medical care.Annual report (2) Every public corporation must include in the annual report that it submits to its shareholders a statement of the benefits provided to its directors during the fiscal year.Details (3) The statement must include (a) a detailed list of the benefits provided to each of its directors; and (b) a mention of the cash value of each of these benefits.EnforcementOffences: individuals 14 Every individual who contravenes section 3 or subsection 4(1), 6(1) or 10(3) is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $100,000.Offences: corporations 15 Every corporation that contravenes section 7, 11, 12, or 13 is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $500,000.Coming into ForceOrder in Council 16 The provisions of this Act come into force on a day or days to be fixed by order of the Governor

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An Act to give effect to the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement

Short title: Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act

Bill type

House Government Bill

Sponsor

Hon. Robert D. Nault

Current status

At consideration in committee in the House of Commons

Latest activity

Second reading and referral to committee on November 7, 2003 (House of Commons)

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[...] Bill C-57 RECOMMENDATION Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled ``An Act to give effect to the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement''.

[...] SUMMARY This enactment gives effect to the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement.

[...] This Act may be cited as the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act.

[...] Subsection 13(3) of the Access to Information Act is replaced by the following: Definition of ``aboriginal government'' (3) The expression ``aboriginal government'' in paragraph (1)(e) means (a) Nisga'a Government, as defined in the Nisga'a Final Agreement given effect by the Nisga'a Final Agreement Act; or (b) the council, as defined in the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement given effect by the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act.

[...] P-21 Privacy Act 18. (1) Paragraph 8(2)(f) of the Privacy Act is replaced by the following: (f) under an agreement or arrangement between the Government of Canada or an institution thereof and the government of a province, the council of the Westbank First Nation , the government of a foreign state, an international organization of states or an international organization established by the governments of states, or any institution of any such government or organization, for the purpose of administering or enforcing any law or carrying out a lawful investigation; 2000, c. 7, s. 26(2) (2) Subsection 8(7) of the Act is replaced by the following: Definition of ``aboriginal government'' (7) The expression ``aboriginal government'' in paragraph (2)(k) means (a) Nisga'a Government, as defined in the Nisga'a Final Agreement given effect by the Nisga'a Final Agreement Act; or (b) the council of the Westbank First Nation.

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An Act to amend the Access to Information Act (open government)

Short title: Open Government Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Pat Martin

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

Latest activity

Introduction and first reading on May 29, 2008 (House of Commons)

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[...] This Act may be cited as the Open Government Act.

[...] that decisions on the disclosure of government information should be reviewed independ- ently of government

[...] Definition of “aboriginal government” (3) In this section, “aboriginal government” means an aboriginal government listed in Schedule I.1. 12.

[...] The council, as defined in the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement given effect by the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act. 3.

[...] The Tlicho Government, as defined in section 2 of the Tlicho Land Claims and Self-Government Act. 4.

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An Act to prevent the imposition by the federal government of vaccination mandates for employment and travel

Short title: Prevention of Government-imposed Vaccination Mandates Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Bill defeated at second reading on October 25, 2023 (House of Commons)

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[...] First Session, Forty-fourth Parliament, 70-71 Elizabeth II, 2021-2022 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-278 An Act to prevent the imposition by the federal government of vaccination mandates for employment and travel FIRST READING, June 2, 2022 Mr.

[...] Available on the House of Commons website at the following address: www.ourcommons.ca 1st Session, 44th Parliament, 70-71 Elizabeth II, 2021-2022 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-278 An Act to prevent the imposition by the federal government of vaccination mandates for employment and travel Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:Short TitleShort title 1 This Act may be cited as the Prevention of Government-imposed Vaccination Mandates Act.

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An Act declaring the Crown's recognition of self-government for the First Nations of Canada

Short title: First Nations Self-Government Recognition Act

Bill type

Senate Public Bill

Sponsor

Sen. Gerry St. Germain

Current status

At second reading in the Senate

Latest activity

Debate at second reading on May 1, 2002 (Senate)

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[...] Transitional Provisions Provisional governing body 7. (1) Subject to the constitution, the persons who are members of the governing body of the community immediately before the community comes under this Act are the first governing body of the First Nation.

[...] Presumed election (2) A member of the governing body referred to in subsection (1) is deemed to have been duly selected or elected, pursuant to and subject to the constitution, as a member of the first governing body of the First Nation for a five-year term commencing on the day on which the member last took office on the governing body before the community came under this Act.

[...] Subsection 4(1) of the Lobbyists Registration Act is amended by adding the following after paragraph (d.2): (d.3) members of a governing body within the meaning of the First Nations Self-Government Recognition Act, persons on their staff or employees of such a governing body; R.S., c.

[...] Governing Body Composition 5. (1) The governing body of the First Nation may be called a Council and its members may be called councillors.

[...] Rules and procedures relating to the selection and term of the governing body, elections and referendums. 2.

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An Act respecting a Government Awareness Day

Short title: Government Awareness Day Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Don Davies

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

Latest activity

Introduction and first reading on May 27, 2014 (House of Commons)

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[...] Available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 2nd Session, 41st Parliament, 62-63 Elizabeth II, 2013-2014 house of commons of canada BILL C-601 An Act respecting a Government Awareness Day Whereas the dissolution date of the first Canadian Parliament is July 8, 1872; Whereas Government Awareness Day would be an opportunity for the federal government to work with provincial, Aboriginal and local governments and Canadian civil society to encourage engagement with all levels of governments in Canada and public education on such matters as the historic and current roles and structures of governments in Canada and in systems of democratic governance around the world; And whereas declaring July 8 to be Government Awareness Day will promote public engagement in the democratic process and a sense of citizenship and also combat apathy; Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada

[...] This Act may be cited as the Government Awareness Day Act.

[...] GOVERNMENT AWARENESS DAY Government Awareness Day 2.

[...] Throughout Canada, in each and every year, the eighth day of July is to be known as “Government Awareness Day”.

[...] For greater certainty, Government Awareness Day is not a legal holiday or a non-juridical day.

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An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, to give effect to treaties with those governments and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

Short title: Recognition of Certain Métis Governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan and Métis Self-Government Act

Bill type

House Government Bill

Sponsor

Hon. Gary Anandasangaree

Current status

At report stage in the House of Commons

Latest activity

Committee report presented with amendments on February 8, 2024 (House of Commons)

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[...] First Session, Forty-fourth Parliament, 70-71 Elizabeth II – 1-2 Charles III, 2021-2022-2023-2024 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-53 An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, to give effect to treaties with those governments and to make consequential amendments to other Acts Reprinted as amended by the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs as a working copy for the use of the House of Commons at Report Stage and as reported to the House on February 8, 2024 MINISTER OF CROWN-INDIGENOUS RELATIONS 90936 SUMMARY This enactment provides for the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan and provides a framework for the implementation of treaties entered into by those Métis governments and the Government of Canada.

[...] Available on the House of Commons website at the following address: www.ourcommons.ca TABLE OF PROVISIONS An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, to give effect to treaties with those governments and to make consequential amendments to other Acts Preamble Short Title 1 Recognition of Certain Métis Governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan and Métis Self-Government Act Interpretation 2 Definitions 3 Clarification 3.‍1 Rights of Indigenous peoples Purposes of Act 4 Purposes 4.‍1 Tabling of treaties Treaties 5 Order in council — coming into force 6 Given effect 7 Treaties prevail Métis Governments 8 Recognition 8.‍1 Right to self-determination 9 Jurisdiction 10 Federal Courts Act Supplementary Self-Government Agreements 10.‍1 Tabling of agreements 11 Order in council — coming into force 12 Given effect Taxation 13 Tax treatment agreements 14 Not treaties

[...] Métis government means a government that is set out in column 1 of the schedule.‍

[...] (gouvernement métis) Métis government law means a law that is made by a Métis government and that is referred to in section 9.‍

[...] of the Métis collectivity, Insertion start including its citizens Insertion end , set out in column 2 opposite that Métis government and that the Métis collectivity holds the right to self-determination, including the inherent right of self-government recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.Definition of Indigenous governing body Start of inserted block (2) In subsection (1), Indigenous governing body means a council, government or other entity that is authorized to act on behalf of an Indigenous group, community or people that holds rights recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 and, for greater certainty, includes a Métis government.

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An Act respecting the promotion of financial transparency, improved accountability and long-term economic sustainability through the public reporting of payments made by mining, oil and gas corporations to foreign governments

Short title: Transparency of Payments Made by Mining, Oil and Gas Corporations to Foreign Governments Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Hon. John McKay

Current status

At second reading in the House of Commons

Latest activity

Debate at second reading on May 24, 2013 (House of Commons)

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[...] Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 1st Session, 41st Parliament, 60-61-62 Elizabeth II, 2011-2012-2013 house of commons of canada BILL C-474 An Act respecting the promotion of financial transparency, improved accountability and long-term economic sustainability through the public reporting of payments made by mining, oil and gas corporations to foreign governments Preamble Whereas Canada strongly supports international efforts to fight corruption, encourage transparency and promote increased accountability; Whereas Canada officially supports the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), an international coalition of governments, industries, investors and international and non-governmental organizations that advocates for improved governance through the full publication and verification of payments made to governments by mining, oil and gas corporations and government revenues from those corporations;

[...] This Act may be cited as the Transparency of Payments Made by Mining, Oil and Gas Corporations to Foreign Governments Act.

[...] The purpose of this Act is to promote financial transparency, improved accountability and long-term economic sustainability by publishing payments made to foreign governments by mining, oil and gas corporations.

[...] “EITI” « ITIE » “EITI” means the coalition of governments, industries, investors and international and non-governmental organizations that constitutes the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and that advocates for improved governance through the full publication and verification of payments made to governments by mining, oil and gas corporations and government revenues from those corporations.

[...] “foreign government” « gouvernement étranger » “foreign government” means the government of a foreign state or the government of a political subdivision of a foreign state and includes (a) any department or branch of a foreign government; (b) any agency of a foreign government; (c) any corporation that is at least majority-owned, directly or indirectly, by a foreign government; and (d) any foreign public official acting in their official capacity.

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An Act to provide the means to rationalize the governance of Canadian businesses during the period of national emergency resulting from the global financial crisis that is undermining Canada's economic stability

Short title: Governance of Canadian Businesses Emergency Act, 2009

Bill type

Senate Public Bill

Sponsor

Sen. Céline Hervieux-Payette

Current status

At second reading in the Senate

Latest activity

Debate at second reading on November 18, 2009 (Senate)

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[...] This Act may be cited as the Governance of Canadian Businesses Emergency Act, 2009.

[...] PART 1 EMERGENCY MEASURES — GOVERNANCE OF RECIPIENT COMPANIES Interpretation and Application Definitions 3.

[...] PART 2 PERMANENT MEASURES — GOVERNANCE OF PUBLIC CORPORATIONS Interpretation Definitions 9.

[...] “corporation” « société » “corporation” means (a) a body corporate incorporated or continued under the Canada Business Corporations Act; (b) a bank governed by the Bank Act; (c) a body corporate governed by the Trust and Loan Companies Act; (d) an association governed by the Cooperative Credit Associations Act; or (e) an insurance company or a fraternal benefit society incorporated or formed under the Insurance Companies Act.

[...] This Act or any of its provisions comes into force on a day or days to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council.

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An Act to give effect to the Governance Agreement with Sioux Valley Dakota Nation and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

Short title: Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Governance Act

Bill type

House Government Bill

Sponsor

Hon. Bernard Valcourt

Current status

Royal assent received

Latest activity

Royal assent on March 4, 2014 (Senate)

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[...] Available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 62-63 ELIZABETH II —————— CHAPTER 1 An Act to give effect to the Governance Agreement with Sioux Valley Dakota Nation and to make consequential amendments to other Acts [Assented to 4th March, 2014] Preamble Whereas Sioux Valley Dakota Nation and the Government of Canada have negotiated the Governance Agreement, and by the Agreement intend to provide for a government-to-government relationship within the framework of the Constitution of Canada; Whereas Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, the Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba have negotiated the Tripartite Governance Agreement, and in that agreement Her Majesty in right of Manitoba recognizes and concurs with the Agreement; Whereas, on August 30, 2013, the Agreement was signed on behalf of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation and Her Majesty in right of Canada and the Tripartite Governance Agreement was signed on behalf of Sioux Valley

[...] This Act may be cited as the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Governance Act.

[...] Definitions in Agreement (2) In this Act, “Initial Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Land Law”, “Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Lands”, “Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Law”, “Sioux Valley Dakota Oyate Government” and “Tripartite Governance Agreement” have the same meaning as in the Agreement.

[...] Power and authority (2) Sioux Valley Dakota Nation exercises the power and authority to make laws, carries out other government functions and otherwise exercises power or authority through Sioux Valley Dakota Oyate Government.

[...] This Act, except for section 20, comes into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council.

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An Act to provide for improved information on the cost of proposed government programs

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Alex Shepherd

Current status

At consideration in committee in the House of Commons

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[...] Bill C-214 SUMMARY This bill will require the estimated annual cost and the cost per capita of every new government program to be published as soon as the bill that authorizes it is introduced in Parliament or the regulation that implements it is issued.

[...] It also requires the cost and the cost per capita to be displayed at any place where the program is delivered to the public. 2nd Session, 35th Parliament, 45 Elizabeth II, 1996-97 The House of Commons of Canada BILL C-214 An Act to provide for improved information on the cost of proposed government programs Preamble Whereas insufficient information is given on the public cost of government programs; And whereas the public need information on the estimated cost of a government program in order to have an informed opinion of it; Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: Short title 1.

[...] Program cost 2. (1) Where a new program that will be funded from public money is to be implemented, the minister of the Crown who will be responsible for the program shall (a) at the time of introducing a bill in Parliament that authorizes the program, if it is to be authorized by an Act, or (b) at the time the minister or the Governor in Council issues the regulation, order or other instrument that authorizes the program, if it is to be authorized by a regulation, order or other instrument, make a declaration of the estimated annual cost of the program in each of the first five years of its intended operation, expressed as a total cost and as a cost per capita for every resident of Canada.

[...] Publication (4) The minister of the Crown who is responsible for a program shall ensure that the costs referred to in subsection (1) are clearly and publicly displayed at every place under the jurisdiction of or contracted to the Government of Canada at which the program is delivered and in every document in which the minister or a person acting with the authority of the minister undertakes to deliver to any person a good or service under the program.

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An Act to require Crown corporations and departments of government to have annual internal audits the reports of which are to be submitted to the Auditor General of Canada

Short title: Departmental Internal Audit Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Hon. Mac Harb

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

Found in bill text:

First reading

[...] This will secure a greater involvement and commitment of Crown corporations and departments in their own financial regulation and will assist the Auditor General in the timely fulfilment of the duties required under the Auditor General Act. 2nd Session, 36th Parliament, 48 Elizabeth II, 1999 The House of Commons of Canada BILL C-376 An Act to require Crown corporations and departments of government to have annual internal audits the reports of which are to be submitted to the Auditor General of Canada Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: Short title 1.

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An Act to provide compensation to Canadian industry associations and to Canadian exporters who incur financial losses as a result of unjustified restrictive trade actions by foreign governments which are signatories to trade agreements involving Canadian products

Short title: Trade Compensation Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Brian Jean

Current status

At second reading in the House of Commons

Latest activity

Debate at second reading on November 24, 2005 (House of Commons)

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[...] “tribunal” means any court, body or individual that is recognized by the Government of Canada and the foreign state referred to in section 3 as having the authority to make the determination referred to in that section.

[...] “unjustified restrictive trade action” means any action by the government of a foreign state that (a) has the effect of restricting the movement of Canadian goods into that state; and (b) contravenes any bilateral or multilat-eral trade agreement that has been entered into by the Government of Canada and that government. 2.

[...] If the government of a foreign state requires that a Canadian exporter or a Canadian industry association deposit an amount of money with that government or post a surety or bond pending the final determination of a matter by the tribunal referred to in section 3, the Minister shall provide a loan guarantee to the exporter or association in respect of that deposit, surety or bond. 4.

[...] Subject to the approval of the Governor in Council, the Minister may make regulations for carrying into effect the purposes and provisions of this Act. 5.

[...] The provisions of this Act come into force on a day or days to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council. 6.

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An Act to amend the Access to Information Act (open government)

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Pat Martin

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

Latest activity

Introduction and first reading on February 25, 2009 (House of Commons)

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[...] This Act may be cited as the Open Government Act.

[...] that decisions on the disclosure of government information should be reviewed independ- ently of government

[...] Definition of “aboriginal government” (3) In this section, “aboriginal government” means an aboriginal government listed in Schedule I.1. 12.

[...] The council, as defined in the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement given effect by the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act. 3.

[...] The Tlicho Government, as defined in section 2 of the Tlicho Land Claims and Self-Government Act. 4.

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An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit)

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Ramesh Sangha

Current status

At second reading in the Senate

Latest activity

Debate at second reading on May 7, 2019 (Senate)

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[...] First Session, Forty-second Parliament, 64-65-66-67 Elizabeth II, 2015-2016-2017-2018 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-344 An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit) AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE OF COMMONS June 13, 2018 421384 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act to provide the Minister with the authority to require an assessment of the benefits that a community derives from a construction, maintenance or repair project.

[...] Available on the House of Commons website at the following address: www.ourcommons.ca 1st Session, 42nd Parliament, 64-65-66-67 Elizabeth II, 2015-2016-2017-2018 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-344 An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit) 1996, c. 16 Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:1 The Department of Public Works and Government Services Act is amended by adding the following after section 20: Definition of community benefit 20.‍1 (1) For the purposes of this section, community benefit means a social, economic or environmental benefit that a community derives from a construction, maintenance or repair project, and includes job creation and training opportunities, improvement of public space and any other specific benefit identified by the community.Community

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An Act to implement the Agreement among the Government of Canada, Governments of Member States of the European Space Agency, the Government of Japan, the Government of the Russian Federation, and the Government of the United States of America concerning Cooperation on the Civil International Space Station and to make related amendments to other Acts

Short title: Civil International Space Station Agreement Implementation Act

Bill type

House Government Bill

Sponsor

Hon. John Manley

Current status

Royal assent received

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[...] ``Agreement'' « Accord » ``Agreement'' means the Agreement among the Government of Canada, Governments of Member States of the European Space Agency, the Government of Japan, the Government of the Russian Federation, and the Government of the United States of America concerning Cooperation on the Civil International Space Station, entered into on January 29, 1998, set out in the schedule, as amended from time to time under article 27 of the Agreement.

[...] G-5 Government Employees Compensation Act 12.

[...] SCHEDULE (Sections 2 and 10) AGREEMENT AMONG THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA, GOVERNMENTS OF MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY, THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN, THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION, AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CONCERNING COOPERATION ON THE CIVIL INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION The Government of Canada (hereinafter also ``Canada''), The Governments of the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Denmark, the French Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Italian Republic, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Swiss Confederation, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, being Governments of Member States of the European Space Agency (hereinafter collectively ``the European Governments'' or ``the European Partner''), The Government of Japan (hereinafter also ``Japan''), The Government of the Russian Federation (hereinafter also ``Russia''), and The Government of

[...] IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, being duly authorized thereto by their respective Governments, have signed this Agreement.

[...] TABLE OF PROVISIONS AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENT AMONG THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA, GOVERNMENTS OF MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY, THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN, THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION, AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CONCERNING COOPERATION ON THE CIVIL INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION AND TO MAKE RELATED AMENDMENTS TO OTHER ACTS SHORT TITLE 1.

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An Act to give effect to the Agreement on Cree Nation Governance between the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and the Government of Canada, to amend the Cree-Naskapi (of Quebec) Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts

Bill type

House Government Bill

Sponsor

Hon. Carolyn Bennett

Current status

Royal assent received

Latest activity

Royal assent on March 29, 2018 (Senate)

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[...] First Session, Forty-second Parliament, 64-65-66-67 Elizabeth II, 2015-2016-2017-2018 STATUTES OF CANADA 2018 CHAPTER 4 An Act to give effect to the Agreement on Cree Nation Governance between the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and the Government of Canada, to amend the Cree-Naskapi (of Quebec) Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts ASSENTED TO March 29, 2018 BILL C-70 RECOMMENDATION Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act to give effect to the Agreement on Cree Nation Governance between the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and the Government of Canada, to amend the Cree-Naskapi (of Quebec) Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts”.SUMMARY This enactment gives effect to the Agreement on Cree Nation Governance between the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and the Government of Canada.

[...] between the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and the Government of Canada, to amend the Cree-Naskapi (of Quebec) Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts [Assented to 29th March, 2018] Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:PART 1 Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee Governance Agreement ActEnactment of ActEnactment1 The Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee Governance Agreement Act is enacted as follows: An Act to give effect to the Agreement on Cree Nation Governance between the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and the Government of Canada Preamble Whereas the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee), the Cree Nation Government and the Government of Canada have negotiated the Agreement on Cree Nation Governance between the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and the Government of Canada; Whereas that agreement was signed by the parties on July 18, 2017; And whereas ratification of that agreement requires the coming into force

[...] Agreement means the Agreement on Cree Nation Governance between the Crees of Eeyou Istchee and the Government of Canada, entered into on July 18, 2017, between the Government of Canada, the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) and the Cree Nation Government, including any amendments made to it.‍

[...] (nation crie ou nation crie d’Eeyou Istchee) Cree Nation Government means the legal person established under section 2 of An Act respecting the Cree Nation Government, CQLR, chapter G-1.‍031.‍

[...] (Commission crie-naskapie) Cree Nation Government has the same meaning as in subsection 2(1) of the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee Governance Agreement Act.‍

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An Act to amend the Governor General’s Act (retiring annuity and other benefits)

At second reading in the Senate

Latest activity

Debate at second reading on April 7, 2022 (Senate)

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[...] First Session, Forty-fourth Parliament, 70 Elizabeth II, 2021 SENATE OF CANADA BILL S-221 An Act to amend the Governor General’s Act (retiring annuity and other benefits) FIRST READING, November 24, 2021 THE HONOURABLE SENATOR Carignan, P.‍C. 4412026 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Governor General’s Act to provide that a Governor General is not eligible for a retiring annuity or other benefits unless they hold office for at least five consecutive years.

[...] Available on the Senate of Canada website at the following address: www.sencanada.ca/en 1st Session, 44th Parliament, 70 Elizabeth II, 2021 SENATE OF CANADA BILL S-221 An Act to amend the Governor General’s Act (retiring annuity and other benefits) Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: R.‍S.‍, c.

[...] G-9Governor General’s Act1 The title of Part II of the Governor General’s Act is replaced by the following: Governor General’s Retiring Annuity Insertion start and Other Benefits Insertion end 2 (1) The portion of subsection 6(1) of the Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: Annuity 6 (1) Insertion start When Insertion end a Governor General Insertion start who has held Insertion end office Insertion start for at least five consecutive years Insertion end ceases to hold office as such, there shall be paid to him an annuity equal to the aggregate of(2) The Act is amended by adding the following after subsection 6(1): Medical reasons Start of inserted block (1.‍1) A Governor General who, in the opinion of the Governor in Council, is unable for medical reasons to serve for five consecutive years is deemed to have served for at least five consecutive years for the purpose of subsection (1).

[...] End of inserted block 3 The Act is amended by adding the following after section 11: Other benefits Start of inserted block 12 No money shall be paid out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the purpose of providing administrative support to or reimbursing expenses incurred by a former Governor General who held office for less than five consecutive years.

[...] End of inserted block Transitional ProvisionFormer Governor General 4 (1) The payment, under Part II of the Governor General’s Act as it read immediately before the day on which this Act comes into force, of an annuity to a former Governor General who held office for less than five consecutive years ceases on the day on which this Act comes into force.Survivor (2) The payment, under Part II of the Governor General’s Act as it read immediately before the day on which this Act comes into force, of an annuity to a survivor shall continue during the life of the survivor.

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An Act to establish the office of Pension Ombudsman to investigate administrative difficulties encountered by persons in their dealings with government in respect of benefits under the Canada Pension Plan or the Old Age Security Act or tax liability on such benefits and to review the policies and practices applied in the administration and adjudication of such benefits and liabilities

Short title: Pension Ombudsman Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Hon. Lorne Nystrom

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

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[...] Bill C-460 SUMMARY The purpose of this enactment is to establish the office of Pension Ombudsman to assist persons dealing with the government on benefits under the Canada Pension Plan or the Old Age Security Act or tax liabilities thereon in case where they are dealt with unfairly or unreasonably or with unreasonable delay.

[...] Appointment and term 4. (1) The Governor in Council shall appoint a Pension Ombudsman recommended by the Minister from a list of persons nominated by the Standing Committee.

[...] Removal (2) The Ombudsman holds office during good behaviour for a term of five years, but may be (a) removed by the Governor in Council at any time on a resolution of the House of Commons following a report recommending removal by the Standing Committee; or (b) suspended by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister, made at any time when the House is adjourned for a period of four weeks or more, or is dissolved, for a period expiring thirty days after the day the House next sits.

[...] Acting Ombudsman (3) In the event of the absence, incapacity or suspension of the Ombudsman,the Governor in Council may, on the recommendation of the Minister, appoint another person to act as Ombudsman until the Ombudsman returns, the suspension is terminated or another Ombudsman is appointed, as the case may be.

[...] Remunera- tion (5) The Ombudsman shall receive such remuneration, benefits and reimbursement of expenses as is ordered by the Governor in Council.

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An Act to require Crown corporations and departments of government to have annual internal audits the reports of which are to be submitted to the Auditor General of Canada

Short title: Departmental Internal Audit Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Hon. Mac Harb

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

Latest activity

Introduction and first reading on June 1, 2001 (House of Commons)

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First reading

[...] This will secure a greater involvement and commitment of Crown corporations and departments in their own financial regulation and will assist the Auditor General in the timely fulfilment of the duties required under the Auditor General Act. 1st Session, 37th Parliament, 49-50 Elizabeth II, 2001 House of Commons of Canada BILL C-364 An Act to require Crown corporations and departments of government to have annual internal audits the reports of which are to be submitted to the Auditor General of Canada Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: Short title 1.

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An Act to establish a national committee to develop policies and procedures to ensure coordination in the delivery of programs by governments in the case of agricultural losses or disasters created by weather, pests, shortages of goods or services or market conditions, and the coordination of the delivery of information, assistance, relief and compensation and to study the compliance of such programs with World Trade Organization requirements

Short title: National Agricultural Relief Coordination Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Rick Borotsik

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

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First reading

[...] Bill C-252 SUMMARY The purpose of this enactment is to continue the National Safety Net Review Committee to develop policies and procedures to ensure coordination between different government authorities in the case of agricultural losses or disasters created by weather, pests, supply interruptions or market conditions and the coordination of the delivery of information, assistance, relief and compensation.

[...] The Committee reports to the Minister who must lay each report before Parliament and within ninety days thereafter, lay before Parliament a response to each report. 2nd Session, 36th Parliament, 48 Elizabeth II, 1999 The House of Commons of Canada BILL C-252 An Act to establish a national committee to develop policies and procedures to ensure coordination in the delivery of programs by governments in the case of agricultural losses or disasters created by weather, pests, shortages of goods or services or market conditions, and the coordination of the delivery of information, assistance, relief and compensation, and to study the compliance of such programs with World Trade Organization requirements Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: Short title 1.

[...] Objectives of Committee 4. (1) The Committee shall (a) continue its objective of developing policies and procedures to coordinate the delivery of protection programs by the federal and provincial governments and the information, assistance, relief and compensation related to such programs; and (b) within two years after the coming into force of this Act, examine all protection programs, advise the Minister as to whether they comply with the requirements of the World Trade Organization and recommend any changes that may be needed to secure such compliance.

[...] By-laws and meetings (5) The Committee may adopt by-laws to govern its own procedures.

[...] Members expenses (6) The members of the Committee may be reimbursed for their expenses incurred in attending to the meetings and business of the Committee as is authorized by order of the Governor in Council.

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An Act respecting leadership selection, administration and accountability of Indian bands, and to make related amendments to other Acts

Short title: First Nations Governance Act

Bill type

House Government Bill

Sponsor

Hon. Robert D. Nault

Current status

At consideration in committee in the House of Commons

Latest activity

Referral to committee before second reading on June 17, 2002 (House of Commons)

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[...] This Act may be cited as the First Nations Governance Act.

[...] Pending self-government agreements 34.

[...] Administration of government code 7.

[...] Laws re band governance Offences 19.

[...] Order of Governor in Council

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An Act respecting the use of government contracts to promote economic development

Short title: Canadian Products Promotion Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Bill defeated at second reading on October 21, 2009 (House of Commons)

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[...] “Government of Canada” « gouvernement du Canada » “Government of Canada” means (a) the Government of Canada or any department or agent of that government; (b) any Crown corporation; or (c) any foundation or trust established by the Government of Canada that receives over 75% of its income or funding from that government.

[...] Where the Government of Canada considers it advisable, it shall give absolute preference to Canadian products by (a) giving them exclusive access to a government contract; or (b) giving them a price preference greater than the 7.5% specified in paragraph (a) of the definition “similar price” in section 2.

[...] Where the Government of Canada considers it appropriate, it may impose additional conditions on access to a government contract, notably in order to benefit small business, suppliers from certain minority groups or suppliers from certain regions or communities.

[...] Agreement on Government Procurement of the World Trade Organization 13.

[...] Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of CommonsAvailable from: Publishing and Depository Services Public Works and Government Services Canada

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An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (references by Governor in Council)

Bill not proceeded with

Latest activity

Dropped from the Senate Order Paper on February 22, 2005 (Senate)

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First reading

[...] S-7 First Session, Thirty-eighth Parliament, 53 Elizabeth II, 2004 SENATE OF CANADA BILL S-7 An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (references by Governor in Council) first reading, October 7, 2004 THE HONOURABLE SENATOR COOLS 0414 SUMMARY This enactment repeals a provision of the Supreme Court Act that authorizes the Governor in Council to refer certain questions of law or fact to the Supreme Court of Canada and that requires the Court to give its opinion on any question that is so referred.

[...] Available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 1st Session, 38th Parliament, 53 Elizabeth II, 2004 senate of canada BILL S-7 An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (references by Governor in Council) R.S., c.

[...] Section 53 of the Supreme Court Act and the heading “References by Governor in Council” before it are repealed.

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An Act governing the operation of remote sensing space systems

Short title: Remote Sensing Space Systems Act

Bill type

House Government Bill

Sponsor

Hon. Pierre Pettigrew

Current status

Royal assent received

Latest activity

Royal assent on November 25, 2005 (Senate)

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[...] First Session, Thirty-eighth Parliament, 53-54 Elizabeth II, 2004-2005 STATUTES OF CANADA 2005 CHAPTER 45 An Act governing the operation of remote sensing space systems ASSENTED TO 25th NOVEMBER, 2005 BILL C-25 RECOMMENDATION Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act governing the operation of remote sensing space systems”.

[...] Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca TABLE OF PROVISIONS AN ACT GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF REMOTE SENSING SPACE SYSTEMS SHORT TITLE 1.

[...] Power of Governor in Council APPLICATION OF ACT 4.

[...] “person” « personne » “person” includes a partnership, a government, a government agency and an unincorporated organization.

[...] DESIGNATION OF MINISTER Power of Governor in Council 3.

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An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood)

Royal assent received

Latest activity

Royal assent on October 26, 2023 (Senate)

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[...] First Session, Forty-fourth Parliament, 70-71 Elizabeth II – 1-2 Charles III, 2021-2022-2023 STATUTES OF CANADA 2023 CHAPTER 27 An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood) ASSENTED TO October 26, 2023 BILL S-222 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act to permit the Minister, in developing requirements for public works, to allow the use of wood or any other thing that achieves environmental benefits.

[...] Available on the Senate of Canada website at the following address:www.sencanada.ca/en 70-71 Elizabeth II – 1-2 Charles III CHAPTER 27 An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood) [Assented to 26th October, 2023] His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1996, c. 16Department of Public Works and Government Services Act 1 Section 7 of the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (1): Use of wood(1.‍1) In developing requirements with respect to the construction, maintenance and repair of public works, federal real property and federal immovables, the Minister shall consider any potential reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and any other environmental benefits and may allow the use of wood or any other thing — including a material, product or sustainable resource — that achieves such benefits.

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An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood)

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Richard Cannings

Current status

At second reading in the Senate

Latest activity

Debate at second reading on May 7, 2019 (Senate)

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Third reading

[...] First Session, Forty-second Parliament, 64-65-66-67 Elizabeth II, 2015-2016-2017-2018 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-354 An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood) AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE OF COMMONS May 23, 2018 421314 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act to require that the Minister may, in developing requirements for public works, allow the use of wood or any other thing that achieves environmental benefits.

[...] Available on the House of Commons website at the following address: www.ourcommons.ca 1st Session, 42nd Parliament, 64-65-66-67 Elizabeth II, 2015-2016-2017-2018 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-354 An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood) 1996, c. 16 Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:1 Section 7 of the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (1): Use of wood (1.‍1) In developing requirements with respect to the construction, maintenance or repair of public works, federal real property or federal immovables, the Minister shall consider any reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and any other environmental benefits and may allow the use of wood or any other thing — including a material

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An Act to amend the Official Languages Act (enforcement of the duties of the Government)

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Jean-Paul Marchand

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

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[...] Bill C-367 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Official Languages Act in order that the Government's policy commitments related to linguistic minority community support and the recognition of English and French in society will be changed to specific duties of the Government.

[...] The enactment also provides a right to enforce those duties by application to the Federal Court, Trial Division. 2nd Session, 35th Parliament, 45 Elizabeth II, 1996-97 The House of Commons of Canada BILL C-367 An Act to amend the Official Languages Act (enforcement of the duties of the Government) R.S., c. 31 (4th Supp.); 1993, c. 28; 1995, c. 11 Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1.

[...] Section 41 of the Official Languages Act is replaced by the following: Duties of Government 41.

[...] The Government of Canada has a duty to (a) enhance the vitality of the English and French linguistic minority communities in Canada and support and assist their local development; and (b) foster the recognition of both English and French in Canadian society. 2.

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An Act to provide for consultation with provincial governments when treaties are negotiated and concluded

Short title: Conclusion of Treaties Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Daniel Turp

Current status

At second reading in the House of Commons

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[...] Bill C-218 SUMMARY Under this enactment, Canada shall not, without first consulting the provincial governments, negotiate or conclude a treaty (a) in an area under the legislative authority of the legislatures of the provinces; or (b) in a field affecting an area under the legislative authority of the legislatures of the provinces.

[...] Nothing in the Act in any manner limits or affects the royal prerogative of Her Majesty in right of a province with respect to the negotiation and conclusion of treaties in an area under the legislative authority of the legislatures of the provinces. 2nd Session, 36th Parliament, 48 Elizabeth II, 1999 The House of Commons of Canada BILL C-218 An Act to provide for consultation with provincial governments when treaties are negotiated and concluded Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: SHORT TITLE Short title 1.

[...] For the purposes of this Act, ``treaty'' means an international agreement in writing between States that is governed by international law, whether embodied in a single instrument or in two or more related instruments and whatever its particular designation, and includes a treaty amending a treaty.

[...] Agreement with the governments of the provinces 5.

[...] Not later than six months after the coming into force of this Act, the Government of Canada shall enter into an agreement with each provincial government on the manner in which the Government of Canada shall consult the provincial government under section 4.

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An Act to require Crown corporations and departments of government to have annual internal audits the reports of which are to be submitted to the Auditor General of Canada

Short title: Departmental Internal Audit Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Hon. Mac Harb

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

Latest activity

Introduction and first reading on February 13, 2003 (House of Commons)

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[...] C-367 Second Session, Thirty-seventh Parliament, 51-52 Elizabeth II, 2002-2003 C-367 Deuxième session, trente-septième législature, 51-52 Elizabeth II, 2002-2003 house of Commons OF CANADA chambre des communes DU CANADA BILL C-367 PROJET DE LOI C-367 An Act to require Crown corporations and departments of government to have annual internal audits the reports of which are to be submitted to the Auditor General of Canada Loi exigeant la vérification interne annuelle des sociétés d’État et des ministères fédéraux et la présentation de rapports au vérificateur général du Canada First reading, February 13, 2003 Première lecture le 13 février 2003 Summary Sommaire The purpose of this enactment is to require Crown corporations and departments to complete an annual internal audit and audit report, using internal or external auditors who are to be qualified as prescribed by the Auditor General.

[...] Ces mesures visent à accroître la participation et l’engagement des sociétés d’État et des ministères dans leur propre gestion financière et à aider le vérificateur général à s’acquitter en temps opportun des fonctions prévues par la Loi sur le vérificateur général. 2nd Session, 37th Parliament, 51-52 Elizabeth II, 2002-2003 House of Commons of Canada Bill C-367 2e session, 37e législature, 51-52 Elizabeth II, 2002-2003 Chambre des communes du Canada Projet de loi C-367 An Act to require Crown corporations and departments of government to have annual internal audits the reports of which are to be submitted to the Auditor General of Canada Loi exigeant la vérification interne annuelle des sociétés d’État et des ministères fédéraux et la présentation de rapports au vérificateur général du Canada Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: Sa Majesté, sur l’avis et avec

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An Act to establish the office of Pension Ombudsman to investigate administrative difficulties encountered by persons in their dealings with the Government of Canada in respect of benefits under the Canada Pension Plan or the Old Age Security Act or tax liability on such benefits and to review the policies and practices applied in the administration and adjudication of such benefits and liabilities

Short title: Pension Ombudsman Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Pat Martin

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

Latest activity

Reinstated from previous session on March 3, 2010 (House of Commons)

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[...] Appointment 4. (1) The Governor in Council shall appoint a Pension Ombudsman recommended by the Minister from a list of persons nominated by the Standing Committee.

[...] Term and removal (2) The Ombudsman holds office during good behaviour for a term of five years, but may be (a) removed by the Governor in Council at any time on a resolution of the House of Commons following a report recommending removal by the Standing Committee; or (b) suspended by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister, made at any time when the House is adjourned for a period of four weeks or more, or is dissolved, for a period expiring 30 days after the day the House next sits.

[...] Acting Ombudsman (3) In the event of the absence, incapacity or suspension of the Ombudsman, the Governor in Council may, on the recommendation of the Minister, appoint another person to act as Ombudsman until the Ombudsman returns, the suspension is terminated or another Ombudsman is appointed, as the case may be.

[...] Remuneration (5) The Ombudsman shall receive such remuneration, benefits and reimbursement of expenses as is ordered by the Governor in Council.

[...] Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of CommonsAvailable from: Publishing and Depository Services Public Works and Government Services Canada

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An Act respecting the Canadian International Development Agency, to provide in particular for its continuation, governance, administration and accountability

Short title: Canadian International Development Agency Act

At consideration in committee in the Senate

Latest activity

Referral to committee on June 19, 2003 (Senate)

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[...] Jurisdiction 5. (1) The Agency may exercise its powers and perform its duties and functions in relation to all matters concerning international development that are not, by or pursuant to law, exclusively assigned to any other department, board or agency of the Government of Canada.

[...] Governance and Administration Minister of Foreign Affairs 6.

[...] Appointment of Agency executives 8. (1) The Governor in Council shall appoint a President and a Senior Vice-President of the Agency to hold office during pleasure for a term not exceeding five years.

[...] In carrying out its mandate, the Agency may (a) assist the governments of the provinces and their agencies to carry out activities outside Canada; (b) assist persons in the non-governmental and private sectors in Canada to establish or participate in programs and projects relating to international development assistance, international emergency relief or associated international needs; (c) cooperate with the international development assistance and international emergency relief agencies of international organizations and of other countries; (d) cooperate with international development assistance and international emergency relief agencies in the private and non-governmental sectors in other countries; (e) enter into contracts, memoranda of understanding or other arrangements in the name of Her Majesty in right of Canada or in the name of the Agency; (f) make grants and contributions in support of programs or projects relating to its mandate; (g) engage persons for service in developing

[...] Coming Into Force Coming into force 23.This Act comes into force on the day that is one year after the day that it is assented to or on such earlier day as may be fixed by order of the Governor in Council.

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An Act respecting the declaration of royal assent by the Governor General in the Queen's name to bills passed by the Houses of Parliament

Short title: Royal Assent Act

Bill type

Senate Public Bill

Sponsor

Sen. John Lynch-Staunton

Current status

At report stage in the Senate

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[...] S-15 First Session, Thirty-sixth Parliament, 46-47 Elizabeth II, 1997-98 SENATE OF CANADA BILL S-15 An Act respecting the declaration of royal assent by the Governor General in the Queen’s name to bills passed by the Houses of Parliament first reading, April 2, 1998 The Honourable Senator Lynch-Staunton 2492-1 Summary This enactment provides an alternative procedure for royal assent to a bill.

[...] Available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 1st Session, 36th Parliament, 46-47 Elizabeth II, 1997-98 senate of canada BILL S-15 An Act respecting the declaration of royal assent by the Governor General in the Queen’s name to bills passed by the Houses of Parliament Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: Short title 1.

[...] Royal assent by the Governor General in the Queen’s name to a bill passed by the Houses of Parliament may be declared (a) in the form and manner customary before the coming into force of this Act; or (b) by a written declaration, unless the bill is the first appropriation bill or the first bill other than an appropriation bill presented for assent in a session.

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An Act to establish the Department of Public Works and Government Services and to amend and repeal certain Acts

Bill type

House Government Bill

Current status

Royal assent received

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[...] This Act may be cited as the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act.

[...] ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT Department established 3. (1) There is hereby established a department of the Government of Canada called the Department of Public Works and Government Services over which the Minister of Public Works and Government Services appointed by commission under the Great Seal shall preside.

[...] Services to governments and other bodies 16.

[...] Government Telecommu- nications and Informatics Services Revolving Fund 5.2 (1) The Minister of Public Works and Government Services may make expenditures out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the purpose of paragraph 6(g) or 15(b) of the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act.

[...] Services to governments and other bodies 17.

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An Act respecting an accord between the Governments of Canada and the Yukon Territory relating to the administration and control of and legislative jurisdiction in respect of oil and gas

Bill type

House Government Bill

Current status

At second reading in the House of Commons

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[...] Under the Accord, the Government of Canada has agreed to transfer to the Yukon Government both administrative and legislative jurisdiction over oil and gas in the Territory and an adjoining area.

[...] The granting of oil and gas interests can be restricted on Crown lands required for federal government purposes and designated by the Governor in Council as such.

[...] The administration and control of oil and gas transferred to the Yukon Government could be taken back by the Government of Canada if necessary for the settlement of an aboriginal land claim.

[...] Indemnifi- cation by Yukon 24. (1) The Government of the Yukon Territory shall indemnify the Government of Canada against any claim, action or other proceeding for damages brought against the Government of Canada, or any of its employees or agents, arising out of any acts or omissions of the Government of the Yukon Territory in respect of the operation of Yukon oil and gas laws on and after the transfer date.

[...] Exception (3) A Government is not entitled to be indemnified under this section by the other Government if it has settled the claim, action or proceeding without the approval of the other Government.

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An Act to provide for a national referendum to authorize the Government of Canada to negotiate terms of separation with a province that has voted for seperation from Canada

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Darrel Stinson

Current status

Referred to committee before second reading in the House of Commons

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[...] Bill C-237 SUMMARY This enactment provides the principles by which the Governor in Council shall determine whether a vote to separate by a province or a part of a province is a valid vote to separate.

[...] If there is an affirmative vote to separate that is determined to be valid by a free vote in both the Senate and the House of Commons, the Governor in Council shall hold a national referendum that is binding on the Government of Canada within one year.

[...] ``binding national referendum'' « référendum national exécutoire » ``binding national referendum'' means a referendum directed by proclamation by the Governor in Council pursuant to section 3 of the Referendum Act, the result of which is binding on the Government of Canada.

[...] ``free vote'' « vote libre » ``free vote'' means a vote preceded by a statement in each House of Parliament (a) by the leader of the Government in the House, that the vote is not a matter of confidence in the Government and that all members of the government party are free to vote according to conscience; (b) by the leader of the Official Opposition in the House, that the vote is not a matter of confidence in the Government and that all members of the official opposition party are free to vote according to conscience; and (c) by the leader of each of the other recognized parties in the House, that all members of the party are free to vote according to conscience.

[...] Referendum binding (4) The result of the referendum referred to in subsection (1) is binding on the Government of Canada.

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An Act respecting the use of government procurements and transfers to promote economic development

Short title: Made in Canada Act

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Bill defeated at second reading on November 4, 2009 (House of Commons)

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[...] C-392 Second Session, Fortieth Parliament, 57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-392 An Act respecting the use of government procurements and transfers to promote economic development first reading, May 25, 2009 Ms.

[...] “Government of Canada” « gouvernement du Canada » “Government of Canada” means (a) the Government of Canada or any department or agent of that government; (b) any Crown corporation; or (c) any foundation or trust established by the Government of Canada that receives over 75% of its income or funding from that government.

[...] The Government of Canada may, where similar products or services are available, fix conditions on access to a transfer to give preference to a Canadian product or service over a non-Canadian product or service.

[...] Agreement on Government Procurement of the World Trade Organization 7.

[...] Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of CommonsAvailable from: Publishing and Depository Services Public Works and Government Services Canada

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An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 (disclosure of environmental, social and governance investment factors)

Short title: Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Robert Oliphant

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

Latest activity

Reinstated from previous session on March 3, 2010 (House of Commons)

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[...] C-441 Second Session, Fortieth Parliament, 57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-441 An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 (disclosure of environmental, social and governance investment factors) first reading, September 17, 2009 NOTE 3rd Session, 40th Parliament This bill was introduced during the Second Session of the 40th Parliament.

[...] Oliphant 402352 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 to require the administrator of a pension plan to make available to the public an annual report in respect of any environmental, social or governance factors that the administrator took into account in the previous fiscal year in the selection, retention or liquidation of investments under the administrator’s responsibility or in the exercise of any rights relating to those investments.

[...] Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 2nd Session, 40th Parliament, 57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009 house of commons of canada BILL C-441 An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 (disclosure of environmental, social and governance investment factors) R.S., c. 32 (2nd Supp.)

[...] (2) If the report states that the administrator did take environmental, social or governance factors into account in making any decisions referred to in subsection (1), the administrator shall include in the report a detailed explanation of how those factors affected each decision

[...] Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of CommonsAvailable from: Publishing and Depository Services Public Works and Government Services Canada

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An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit)

Bill type

Private Member’s Bill

Sponsor

Brian Masse

Current status

Outside the Order of Precedence

Latest activity

Introduction and first reading on June 22, 2021 (House of Commons)

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[...] Second Session, Forty-third Parliament, 69-70 Elizabeth II, 2020-2021 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-322 An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit) FIRST READING, June 22, 2021 Mr.

[...] Masse 432128 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act to provide the Minister with the authority to require an assessment of the benefits that a community derives from a construction, maintenance or repair project.

[...] Available on the House of Commons website at the following address: www.ourcommons.ca 2nd Session, 43rd Parliament, 69-70 Elizabeth II, 2020-2021 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-322 An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit) Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1996, c. 16Department of Public Works and Government Services Act1 The Department of Public Works and Government Services Act is amended by adding the following after section 20: Definition of community benefit Start of inserted block 20.‍1 (1) For the purposes of this section, community benefit means a social, economic or environmental benefit for a community, and includes job creation and training opportunities, improvement of public space and any other specific benefit identified by

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