C-40 , 40th Parliament, 3rd session Wednesday, March 3, 2010, to Saturday, March 26, 2011
An Act to establish National Seniors Day
Short title:
Celebrating Canada's Seniors Act
Bill type
House Government Bill
This bill received royal assent on Thursday, November 18, 2010
Statutes of Canada 2010, c. 13
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 |
End of stage activity
Second reading and referral to committee, Thursday, June 17, 2010
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, June 17, 2010 |
Sitting 65
Agreed to
(Journals 65)
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End of stage activity
Committee report presented without an amendment, Thursday, June 17, 2010
Committee of the Whole
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, June 17, 2010 |
End of stage activity
Concurrence at report stage, Thursday, June 17, 2010
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
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Thursday, June 17, 2010 |
End of stage activity
Third reading, Thursday, June 17, 2010
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, June 17, 2010 |
Sitting 65
Agreed to
(Journals 65)
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Senate
End of stage activity
First reading, Thursday, June 17, 2010
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, June 17, 2010 |
End of stage activities
Second reading, Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Referral to committee, Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Monday, June 21, 2010 |
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Monday, June 28, 2010 |
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010 |
End of stage activity
Committee report presented, Thursday, October 21, 2010
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Details |
|---|---|
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 |
Meeting 32 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, October 21, 2010 |
End of stage activity
Third reading, Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 |
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 | Senator |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, June 21, 2010 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 41) | Marjory LeBreton (Conservative) |
| Monday, June 21, 2010 | Response speech(Sitting 41) | Sharon Carstairs (Liberal) |
About
Legislative summary
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On June 16 2010, the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development introduced Bill C-40, An Act to establish National Seniors Day, in the House of Commons and it was given first reading.
The bill designates October 1 as National Seniors Day to acknowledge the contribution of seniors to Canadian society and to the Canadian economy. National Seniors Day is not a holiday or a non-juridical day.
On June 16 2010, the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development introduced Bill C-40, An Act to establish National Seniors Day, in the House of Commons and it was given first reading.
The bill designates October 1 as National Seniors Day to acknowledge the contribution of seniors to Canadian society and to the Canadian economy. National Seniors Day is not a holiday or a non-juridical day.
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