C-46 , 40th Parliament, 3rd session Wednesday, March 3, 2010, to Saturday, March 26, 2011
An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama
Short title:
Canada-Panama Free Trade Act
Summary
Current status
At third reading in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Concurrence at report stage on Monday, February 7, 2011 (House of Commons)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Thursday, September 23, 2010
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, September 23, 2010 |
End of stage activity
Second reading and referral to committee, Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 |
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Thursday, September 30, 2010 |
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010 |
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Friday, October 22, 2010 |
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010 |
Sitting 87
Agreed to
(Vote 105)
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End of stage activity
Committee report presented, Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Minutes |
|---|---|
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 |
Meeting 33 |
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 |
Meeting 35 |
Monday, November 29, 2010 |
Meeting 36 |
Wednesday, December 1, 2010 |
Meeting 37 |
Monday, December 6, 2010 |
Meeting 38 |
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 |
Meeting 39 |
Monday, December 13, 2010 |
Meeting 40 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 |
End of stage activity
Concurrence at report stage, Monday, February 7, 2011
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, February 3, 2011 |
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Friday, February 4, 2011 |
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Monday, February 7, 2011 |
Third reading
No activity
First reading
Not reached
Second reading
Not reached
Third reading
Not reached
Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
Vote 100 — Wednesday, October 20, 2010
- Result:
- Negatived
Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama (hoist amendment)
- Yeas:
- 77
- Nays:
- 200
- Paired:
- 8
- Total:
- 285
Vote 104 — Tuesday, October 26, 2010
- Result:
- Agreed To
2nd reading of Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama (previous question)
- Yeas:
- 199
- Nays:
- 77
- Paired:
- 8
- Total:
- 284
Vote 105 — Tuesday, October 26, 2010
- Result:
- Agreed To
2nd reading of Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama
- Yeas:
- 199
- Nays:
- 77
- Paired:
- 8
- Total:
- 284
Vote 157 — Monday, February 7, 2011
- Result:
- Negatived
Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 52
- Nays:
- 188
- Paired:
- 22
- Total:
- 262
Vote 158 — Monday, February 7, 2011
- Result:
- Negatived
Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 52
- Nays:
- 189
- Paired:
- 22
- Total:
- 263
Vote 159 — Monday, February 7, 2011
- Result:
- Negatived
Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 52
- Nays:
- 189
- Paired:
- 22
- Total:
- 263
Vote 160 — Monday, February 7, 2011
- Result:
- Negatived
Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 52
- Nays:
- 189
- Paired:
- 22
- Total:
- 263
Vote 161 — Monday, February 7, 2011
- Result:
- Agreed To
Concurrence at report stage of Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama
- Yeas:
- 189
- Nays:
- 52
- Paired:
- 22
- Total:
- 263
Senate
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There are currently no Speaker's rulings and statements.
Major speeches at second reading
House of Commons
| Speech date | Speech | Member of Parliament |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 29, 2010 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 73) | Peter Van Loan (Conservative) |
| Wednesday, September 29, 2010 | Response speech(Sitting 73) | Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) |
| Wednesday, September 29, 2010 | Response speech(Sitting 73) | Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc Québécois) |
| Wednesday, September 29, 2010 | Response speech(Sitting 73) | Chris Charlton (NDP) |
About
Legislative summary
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On 23 September 2010, The Minister of International Trade introduced Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama (Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act), in the House of Commons and it was given first reading.
Bill C-46 implements a free trade agreement between Canada and Panama that was signed in May 2010. Among other things, it:
• approves the Free Trade Agreement and the related agreements and provides for the payment by Canada of its share of the expenditures associated with the operation of the institutional aspects of the agreements and the power of the Governor in Council to make orders for carrying out the provisions of the enactment;
• amends existing laws in order to bring them into conformity with Canada’s obligations under the Free Trade Agreement and the related agreement on labour cooperation; and
• contains coordinating amendments and the coming into force provision;
On 23 September 2010, The Minister of International Trade introduced Bill C-46, An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama, the Agreement on the Environment between Canada and the Republic of Panama and the Agreement on Labour Cooperation between Canada and the Republic of Panama (Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act), in the House of Commons and it was given first reading.
Bill C-46 implements a free trade agreement between Canada and Panama that was signed in May 2010. Among other things, it:
• approves the Free Trade Agreement and the related agreements and provides for the payment by Canada of its share of the expenditures associated with the operation of the institutional aspects of the agreements and the power of the Governor in Council to make orders for carrying out the provisions of the enactment;
• amends existing laws in order to bring them into conformity with Canada’s obligations under the Free Trade Agreement and the related agreement on labour cooperation; and
• contains coordinating amendments and the coming into force provision;
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Further reading
Panama trade deal [Bill C-46] heads to final stage.
Wilson, Barry.
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