C-33 , 40th Parliament, 2nd session Monday, January 26, 2009, to Wednesday, December 30, 2009
An Act to amend the War Veterans Allowance Act
This bill received royal assent on Thursday, June 18, 2009
Statutes of Canada 2009, c. 20
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Monday, June 1, 2009
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
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Monday, June 1, 2009 |
End of stage activity
Second reading and referral to committee, Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 |
Sitting 67
Agreed to
(Journals 67)
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End of stage activity
Committee report presented, Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Committee of the Whole
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009 |
End of stage activity
Concurrence at report stage, Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009 |
End of stage activity
Third reading, Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 |
Sitting 67
Agreed to
(Journals 67)
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Senate
End of stage activity
First reading, Thursday, June 4, 2009
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, June 4, 2009 |
End of stage activities
Second reading, Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Referral to committee, Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 |
End of stage activity
Committee report presented, Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Details |
|---|---|
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 |
Meeting 13 |
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 |
Meeting 15 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 |
End of stage activity
Third reading, Thursday, June 18, 2009
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, June 18, 2009 |
Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
There are currently no recorded votes for this bill.
Senate
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There are currently no Speaker's rulings and statements.
Major speeches at second reading
Senate
| Speech date | Speech | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 9, 2009 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 43) | |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2009 | Response speech(Sitting 43) |
About
Legislative summary
The following executive summary is available:
On 1 June 2009, the Minister of Veterans Affairs introduced Bill C-33, An Act to amend the War Veterans Allowance Act, in the House of Commons and it was given first reading.
Bill C-33 amends the War Veterans Allowance Act to allow low-income Allied Veterans who moved to Canada after 1995 and resided in Canada for a total period of at least 10 years to apply for benefits. It also proposes that eligibility be expanded to include Allied Veterans of the Korean War. Family members may also receive benefits.
On 1 June 2009, the Minister of Veterans Affairs introduced Bill C-33, An Act to amend the War Veterans Allowance Act, in the House of Commons and it was given first reading.
Bill C-33 amends the War Veterans Allowance Act to allow low-income Allied Veterans who moved to Canada after 1995 and resided in Canada for a total period of at least 10 years to apply for benefits. It also proposes that eligibility be expanded to include Allied Veterans of the Korean War. Family members may also receive benefits.
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No similar bills were introduced during previous sessions or Parliaments
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