C-42 , 37th Parliament, 1st session January 29, 2001, to September 16, 2002
An Act to amend certain Acts of Canada, and to enact measures for implementing the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, in order to enhance public safety
Short title:
Public Safety Act
This bill was not proceeded with on April 24, 2002
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, November 22, 2001
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
November 22, 2001 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
December 3, 2001 |
Consideration in committee
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Report stage
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Third reading
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First reading
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Second reading
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Third reading
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Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
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Senate
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Major speeches at second reading
House of Commons
| Speech date | Speech | Member of Parliament |
|---|---|---|
| December 3, 2001 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 123) | David Collenette (Liberal) |
| December 3, 2001 | Response speech(Sitting 123) | Vic Toews (Canadian Alliance) |
| December 3, 2001 | Response speech(Sitting 123) | Mario Laframboise (Bloc Québécois) |
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Further reading
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