S-211 , 43rd Parliament, 1st session December 5, 2019, to August 18, 2020
An Act to enact the Modern Slavery Act and to amend the Customs Tariff
Short title:
Modern Slavery Act
Summary
Current status
At second reading in the Senate
Latest activity
Debate at second reading on March 12, 2020 (Senate)
Progress
Senate
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, February 5, 2020
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
February 5, 2020 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
February 18, 2020 |
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February 25, 2020 |
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February 27, 2020 |
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March 10, 2020 |
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March 12, 2020 |
Third reading
Not reached
First reading
Not reached
Second reading
Not reached
Consideration in committee
Not reached
Report stage
Not reached
Third reading
Not reached
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 |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2020 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 8) | Julie Miville-Dechêne (Independent Senators Group) |
| February 25, 2020 | Response speech(Sitting 11) | Frances Lankin (Independent Senators Group) |
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