C-22 , 37th Parliament, 2nd session Monday, September 30, 2002, to Wednesday, November 12, 2003
An Act to amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act, the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and the Judges Act and to amend other Acts in consequence
Summary
Current status
At consideration in committee in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Second reading and referral to committee on Tuesday, February 25, 2003 (House of Commons)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Tuesday, December 10, 2002
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, December 10, 2002 |
End of stage activity
Second reading and referral to committee, Tuesday, February 25, 2003
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, February 4, 2003 |
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Thursday, February 20, 2003 |
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Tuesday, February 25, 2003 |
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Minutes |
|---|---|
Thursday, March 27, 2003 |
Meeting 28 |
Report stage
Not reached
Third reading
Not reached
First reading
Not reached
Second reading
Not reached
Third reading
Not reached
Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
There are currently no recorded votes for this bill.
Senate
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Major speeches at second reading
House of Commons
| Speech date | Speech | Member of Parliament |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, February 4, 2003 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 52) | Martin Cauchon (Liberal) |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2003 | Response speech(Sitting 52) | Jay Hill (Canadian Alliance) |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2003 | Response speech(Sitting 52) | Richard Marceau (Bloc Québécois) |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2003 | Response speech(Sitting 52) | Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2003 | Response speech(Sitting 52) | Peter Gordon MacKay (PC) |
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Further reading
Male victims of bias in family law?.
Harvie, Robert.
Law now, 27:18-20
Mandatory mediation and the good divorce.
Christopher, Michelle.
Law now, 27:9-12
The changing face of divorce and spousal support.
Mildon, Marsha.
Law now, 27:23-6