S-218 , 39th Parliament, 2nd session Tuesday, October 16, 2007, to Sunday, September 7, 2008
An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and to enact certain other measures, in order to provide assistance and protection to victims of human trafficking
Short title:
Protection of Victims of Human Trafficking Act
Summary
Current status
At consideration in committee in the Senate
Latest activity
Referral to committee on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 (Senate)
Progress
Senate
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 |
End of stage activities
Second reading, Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Referral to committee, Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 |
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008 |
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Wednesday, March 5, 2008 |
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Details |
|---|---|
Monday, April 14, 2008 |
Meeting 10 |
Monday, May 5, 2008 |
Meeting 12 |
Thursday, May 29, 2008 |
Meeting 14 |
Report stage
Not reached
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, November 21, 2007 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 14) | |
| Wednesday, November 21, 2007 | Response speech(Sitting 14) |
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Further reading
Human trafficking: modern day slavery in the 21st century.
Mohajerin, Shadan Kapri.
Canadian foreign policy, 12:125-34