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Parliament Institution: House of Commons
Bill S-6 was read a first time
Bill S-6, An Act to implement the Convention between Canada and the Republic of Madagascar for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, was read a first time.
Bill C-424 was read a first time
Conservative MP John Nater (Perth–Wellington, Ont.) introduced a private member’s bill entitled An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual exploitation). Bill C-424 was introduced and read a first time
Committee Reports
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food presented its Fifteenth Report, Advancements of Technology and Research in the Agriculture Industry that can Support Canadian Exports.
Senate amendments on Bill C-57 were debated
Senate amendments on Bill C-57, An Act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act, were debated.
A Conservative private member’s motion was debated
A Conservative private member’s motion put forward by Dave Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent-Leamington, Ont.), that, in the opinion of the House, in recognition of the sacrifices made by Canadians in the liberation of the Netherlands, as well as the contributions made to Canada by those of Dutch heritage, the government should recognize every May 5 as Dutch … Read more
Bill S-203 may continued to be debated at second reading
Bill S-203, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and other Acts (ending the captivity of whales and dolphins), may continue to be debated at second reading.
Bill C-278 may be debated at second reading
Bill C-278, An Act to amend the Lobbying Act (reporting obligations), may be debated at second reading.