Parliament Institution: Senate

A motion put forward by Senator Kim Pate, that the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights be authorized to examine and report on issues relating to the human rights of federally sentenced persons in the correctional system, with reference to both national and international law and standards, as well as to examine the situation of … Read more

Bill S-210, An Act to establish the Office of the Commissioner for Children and Youth in Canada (Commissioner for Children and Youth in Canada Act), was debated at second reading.

Bill S-207, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (independence of the judiciary), was debated at second reading.

Bill S-214, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (property qualifications of Senators), was introduced and read a first time.

Bill S-213, An Act to amend the Department for Women and Gender Equality Act, was introduced and read a first time.