Parliament Institution: Senate

Bill S-229, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy for the decriminalization of illegal substances, to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, was introduced and read a first time.

Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons), was introduced and read a first time.

  Bill S-227, An Act respecting a National Ribbon Skirt Day, was introduced and read a first time.

House amendments on Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), were debated.

Bill C-24, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (additional regular benefits), the Canada Recovery Benefits Act (restriction on eligibility) and another Act in response to COVID-19, was debated at second reading.