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House bill C-308

42nd Parliament, 1st session
December 3, 2015 to September 11, 2019
Historical information
An Act to provide for the incorporation of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

Short title: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Privatization Act

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Brad Trost
Current status
Bill defeated
Latest activity
Bill defeated at second reading on May 3, 2017 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Trost 421294 SUMMARY This enactment allocates share capital to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and authorizes the issuance of those shares to a member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada.
[...] It also provides for the continuance of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as a corporation to which the Canada Business Corporations Act applies and makes consequential amendments to other Acts.
[...] Corporation means the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation continued under section 6.
[...] F-8; 1995, c. 17, s. 45Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act 15 Schedule I to the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act is amended by striking out the reference to: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Société Radio-Canada R.‍S.‍, c.
[...] M-13; 2000, c. 8, s. 2Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act 17 Schedule III to the Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act is amended by striking out the reference to: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Société Radio-Canada R.‍S.‍, c.

House bill C-325

37th Parliament, 1st session
January 29, 2001 to September 16, 2002
Historical information
An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (designation of cable channels)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Ted White
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on March 30, 2001 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] It will allow cable companies to negotiate channel positioning with the television stations. 1st Session, 37th Parliament, 49-50 Elizabeth II, 2001 House of Commons of Canada BILL C-325 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (designation of cable channels) R.S., c.
[...] Paragraph 3(1)(t) of the Broadcasting Act is amended by adding the following after subparagraph (ii): (ii.1) should be free to determine, together with the broadcasting undertakings whose programs they distribute, which of the available channels the programs will be carried on; 2.

House bill C-401

35th Parliament, 2nd session
February 27, 1996 to April 27, 1997
Historical information
An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (broadcasting policy for Canada)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Found in bill text:
[...] Bill C-401 SUMMARY This enactment changes the current wording of the Broadcasting Act to emphasize that the development of national unity should be one of the objectives of the programming provided by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 2nd Session, 35th Parliament, 45-46 Elizabeth II, 1996-97 The House of Commons of Canada BILL C-401 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (broadcasting policy for Canada) 1991, c. 11; 1993, c. 38; 1994, cc. 18, 26; 1995, cc. 1, 11, 29, 44; 1996, c. 31 Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1.
[...] Subparagraph 3(1)(m)(vi) of the Broadcasting Act is replaced by the following: (vi) contribute to the development of national unity and provide for a continuing expression of Canadian identity,

House bill C-645

41st Parliament, 2nd session
October 16, 2013 to August 2, 2015
Historical information
An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (independence of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Louis Plamondon
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on December 10, 2014 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] C-645 Second Session, Forty-first Parliament, 62-63 Elizabeth II, 2013-2014 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-645 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (independence of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) first reading, December 10, 2014 Mr.
[...] Plamondon 412251 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Broadcasting Act to require the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to take the necessary measures to preserve its freedom of expression and independence.
[...] Available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 2nd Session, 41st Parliament, 62-63 Elizabeth II, 2013-2014 house of commons of canada BILL C-645 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (independence of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) 1991, c. 11 Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1.
[...] Section 36 of the Broadcasting Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (3): Ground for removal (3.1) For the purposes of subsection (3), in addition to the grounds for removal generally recognized by law, the exertion of political pressure on Corporation staff constitutes a ground for removal. 2.

Senate bill S-220

41st Parliament, 1st session
June 2, 2011 to September 13, 2013
Historical information
An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (directives to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
Bill type
Senate Public Bill
Sponsor
Sen. Pierre De Bané
Current status
At second reading in the Senate
Latest activity
Debate at second reading on June 18, 2013 (Senate)
Found in bill text:
[...] S-220 First Session, Forty-first Parliament, 60-61-62 Elizabeth II, 2011-2012-2013 SENATE OF CANADA BILL S-220 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (directives to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) first reading, June 13, 2013 THE HONOURABLE SENATOR DE BANÉ, P.C. 1313 SUMMARY The enactment proposes to amend the Broadcasting Act to grant to the government and to Parliament the power to require the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to undertake certain actions for the implementation of the Broadcasting Policy for Canada.
[...] Available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 1st Session, 41st Parliament, 60-61-62 Elizabeth II, 2011-2012-2013 senate of canada BILL S-220 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (directives to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada enacts as follows: 1991, c. 11 BROADCASTING ACT 1.
[...] The Broadcasting Act is amended by adding the following after section 46.1: GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVE Minister’s directive 46.2 (1) The Minister may, after consultation with the President and with the approval of the Governor in Council, give to the President a written directive concerning the implementation of the Broadcasting Policy for Canada, in specific terms and applicable for a specified period, and the Corporation shall comply with that directive.
[...] PARLIAMENTARY DIRECTIVE Resolution of both Houses 46.3 By a resolution of both Houses of Parliament introduced and passed in accordance with the rules of those Houses, a directive may be given in writing to the President concerning the implementation of the Broadcasting Policy for Canada, in specific terms and applicable for a specified period, and the Corporation shall comply with that directive.

House bill C-552

41st Parliament, 2nd session
October 16, 2013 to August 2, 2015
Historical information
An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (sports blackouts)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Glenn Thibeault
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on November 19, 2013 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] C-552 Second Session, Forty-first Parliament, 62 Elizabeth II, 2013 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-552 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (sports blackouts) first reading, November 19, 2013 Mr.
[...] Thibeault 412047 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Broadcasting Act to prohibit the blackout of sports events being held in venues that have received a subsidy or tax relief from the federal government or from a provincial or municipal government.
[...] Available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 2nd Session, 41st Parliament, 62 Elizabeth II, 2013 house of commons of canada BILL C-552 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (sports blackouts) 1991, c. 11 Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1.
[...] Subsection 9(1) of the Broadcasting Act is amended by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (g), by adding “and” at the end of paragraph (h) and by adding the following after paragraph (h): (i) forbid any licensee to black out a sports event being held in a venue that has received a subsidy or tax relief from the federal government or from a provincial or municipal government. 2.

House bill C-313

39th Parliament, 1st session
April 3, 2006 to September 14, 2007
Historical information
An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Income Tax Act (closed-captioned programming)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Caroline St-Hilaire
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on May 29, 2006 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] C-313 First Session, Thirty-ninth Parliament, 55 Elizabeth II, 2006 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-313 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Income Tax Act (closed-captioned programming) first reading, May 29, 2006 Ms.
[...] St-Hilaire 391174 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Broadcasting Act to require broadcasters to provide closed captions for their video programming.
[...] Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 1st Session, 39th Parliament, 55 Elizabeth II, 2006 house of commons of canada BILL C-313 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Income Tax Act (closed-captioned programming) Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1991, c. 11 BROADCASTING ACT 1.
[...] The Broadcasting Act is amended by adding the following after section 3: Closed-captioned Programming Requirement to provide closed captions 3.1 Each broadcasting undertaking shall broadcast its video programming with closed captions.
[...] Subsection 20(1) of the Income Tax Act is amended by striking out the word “and” at the end of paragraph (vv), by adding the word “and” at the end of paragraph (ww) and by adding the following after paragraph (ww): Expenses relating to the broadcast of closed-captioned video programming (xx) where the taxpayer is the holder of a licence to carry on a broadcasting undertak-ing or is exempt from the requirement to hold a licence under the Broadcasting Act, an amount not otherwise deductible paid by the taxpayer in the year for expenses relating to the closed-captioning of video programming.

House bill C-306

37th Parliament, 1st session
January 29, 2001 to September 16, 2002
Historical information
An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Income Tax Act (Closed-captioned Programming)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Caroline St-Hilaire
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on March 20, 2001 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Bill C-306 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Broadcasting Act to require broadcasters to provide closed captions for their video programming.
[...] It also amends the Income Tax Act to allow a tax deduction for broadcasters for the purchase of closed-captioning technology. 1st Session, 37th Parliament, 49-50 Elizabeth II, 2001 House of Commons of Canada BILL C-306 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Income Tax Act (Closed-captioned Programming) Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: BROADCASTING ACT 1991, c. 11 1.
[...] The Broadcasting Act is amended by adding the following after section 3: Closed-captioned Programming Requirement to provide closed captions 3.1 Each broadcasting undertaking shall broadcast its video programming with closed captions.
[...] Subsection 20(1) of the Income Tax Act is amended by striking out the word ``and'' at the end of paragraph (vv), by adding the word ``and'' at the end of paragraph (ww) and by adding the following after paragraph (ww): Expenses relating to the broadcast of closed-captioned video programming (xx) where the taxpayer is the holder of a licence to carry on a broadcasting undertaking or is exempt from the requirement to hold a licence under the Broadcasting Act, an amount not otherwise deductible paid by the taxpayer in the year for expenses relating to the closed-captioning of video programming. 3.

House bill C-355

37th Parliament, 2nd session
September 30, 2002 to November 12, 2003
Historical information
An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Income Tax Act (closed-captioned programming)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Caroline St-Hilaire
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on February 12, 2003 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] C-355 Second Session, Thirty-seventh Parliament, 51-52 Elizabeth II, 2002-2003  C-355 Deuxième session, trente-septième législature, 51-52 Elizabeth II, 2002-2003 house of Commons OF CANADA   chambre des communes DU CANADA BILL C-355   PROJET DE LOI C-355 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Income Tax Act (closed-captioned programming)   Loi modifiant la Loi sur la radiodiffusion et la Loi de l’impôt sur le revenu (émissions sous-titrées codées) First reading, February 12, 2003   Première lecture le 12 février 2003           Summary Sommaire This enactment amends the Broadcasting Act to require broadcasters to provide closed captions for their video programming.
[...] The Broadcasting Act is amended by adding the following after section 3:   1.
[...] La Loi sur la radiodiffusion est modifiée par adjonction, après l’article 3, de ce qui suit :       Closed-captioned Programming   Émissions sous-titrées codées     Requirement to provide closed captions 3.1 Each broadcasting undertaking shall broadcast its video programming with closed captions.   3.1 Chaque entreprise de radiodiffusion diffuse ses émissions visuelles avec des sous-titres codés.  
[...] Expenses relating to the broadcast of closed-captioned video programming 2.
[...] Subsection 20(1) of the Income Tax Act is amended by striking out the word “and” at the end of paragraph (vv), by adding the word “and” at the end of paragraph (ww) and by adding the following after paragraph (ww): (xx) where the taxpayer is the holder of a licence to carry on a broadcasting undertak-ing or is exempt from the requirement to hold a licence under the Broadcasting Act, an amount not otherwise deductible paid by the taxpayer in the year for expenses relating to the closed-captioning of video programming.   2.

House bill C-398

36th Parliament, 1st session
September 22, 1997 to September 18, 1999
Historical information
An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (designation of cable channels)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Ted White
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Found in bill text:
[...] It will allow cable companies to negotiate channel positioning with the television stations. 1st Session, 36th Parliament, 46-47 Elizabeth II, 1997-98 The House of Commons of Canada BILL C-398 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (designation of cable channels) 1991, c. 11; 1993, c. 38; 1994, cc. 18, 26; 1995, cc. 1, 11, 29, 44; 1996, c. 31 Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1.
[...] Paragraph 3(1)(t) of the Broadcasting Act is amended by adding the following after subparagraph (ii): (ii.1) should be free to determine, together with the broadcasting undertakings whose programs they distribute, which of the available channels the programs will be carried on; 2.

House bill C-307

36th Parliament, 2nd session
October 12, 1999 to October 22, 2000
Historical information
An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (designation of cable channels)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Ted White
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Found in bill text:
[...] It will allow cable companies to negotiate channel positioning with the television stations. 2nd Session, 36th Parliament, 48 Elizabeth II, 1999 The House of Commons of Canada BILL C-307 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act (designation of cable channels) 1991, c. 11; 1993, c. 38; 1994, cc. 18, 26; 1995, cc. 1, 11, 29, 44; 1996, c. 31 Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1.
[...] Paragraph 3(1)(t) of the Broadcasting Act is amended by adding the following after subparagraph (ii): (ii.1) should be free to determine, together with the broadcasting undertakings whose programs they distribute, which of the available channels the programs will be carried on; 2.

House bill C-396

38th Parliament, 1st session
October 4, 2004 to November 29, 2005
Historical information
An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Income Tax Act (closed-captioned programming)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Caroline St-Hilaire
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on May 18, 2005 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] C-396 First Session, Thirty-eighth Parliament, 53-54 Elizabeth II, 2004-2005  C-396 Première session, trente-huitième législature, 53-54 Elizabeth II, 2004-2005 house of Commons OF CANADA   chambre des communes DU CANADA BILL C-396   PROJET DE LOI C-396 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Income Tax Act (closed-captioned programming)   Loi modifiant la Loi sur la radiodiffusion et la Loi de l’impôt sur le revenu (émissions sous-titrées codées) First reading, May 18, 2005   Première lecture le 18 mai 2005   Summary Sommaire This enactment amends the Broadcasting Act to require broadcasters to provide closed captions for their video programming.
[...] The Broadcasting Act is amended by adding the following after section 3:   1.
[...] La Loi sur la radiodiffusion est modifiée par adjonction, après l’article 3, de ce qui suit :       Closed-captioned Programming   Émissions sous-titrées codées     Requirement to provide closed captions 3.1 Each broadcasting undertaking shall broadcast its video programming with closed captions.   3.1 Chaque entreprise de radiodiffusion diffuse ses émissions visuelles avec des sous-titres codés.  
[...] Expenses relating to the broadcast of closed-captioned video programming 2.
[...] Subsection 20(1) of the Income Tax Act is amended by striking out the word “and” at the end of paragraph (vv), by adding the word “and” at the end of paragraph (ww) and by adding the following after paragraph (ww): (xx) where the taxpayer is the holder of a licence to carry on a broadcasting undertak-ing or is exempt from the requirement to hold a licence under the Broadcasting Act, an amount not otherwise deductible paid by the taxpayer in the year for expenses relating to the closed-captioning of video programming.   2.

House bill C-313

39th Parliament, 2nd session
October 16, 2007 to September 7, 2008
Historical information
An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Income Tax Act (closed-captioned programming)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Caroline St-Hilaire
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Reinstated from previous session on October 16, 2007 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] C-313 First Session, Thirty-ninth Parliament, 55 Elizabeth II, 2006 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-313 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Income Tax Act (closed-captioned programming) first reading, May 29, 2006 NOTE 2nd Session, 39th Parliament This bill was introduced during the First Session of the 39th Parliament.
[...] St-Hilaire 391174 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Broadcasting Act to require broadcasters to provide closed captions for their video programming.
[...] Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 1st Session, 39th Parliament, 55 Elizabeth II, 2006 house of commons of canada BILL C-313 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Income Tax Act (closed-captioned programming) Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1991, c. 11 BROADCASTING ACT 1.
[...] The Broadcasting Act is amended by adding the following after section 3: Closed-captioned Programming Requirement to provide closed captions 3.1 Each broadcasting undertaking shall broadcast its video programming with closed captions.
[...] Subsection 20(1) of the Income Tax Act is amended by striking out the word “and” at the end of paragraph (vv), by adding the word “and” at the end of paragraph (ww) and by adding the following after paragraph (ww): Expenses relating to the broadcast of closed-captioned video programming (xx) where the taxpayer is the holder of a licence to carry on a broadcasting undertak-ing or is exempt from the requirement to hold a licence under the Broadcasting Act, an amount not otherwise deductible paid by the taxpayer in the year for expenses relating to the closed-captioning of video programming.

House bill C-355

37th Parliament, 3rd session
February 2, 2004 to May 23, 2004
Historical information
An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Income Tax Act (closed-captioned programming)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Caroline St-Hilaire
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Reinstated from previous session on February 2, 2004 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] C-355 Second Session, Thirty-seventh Parliament, 51-52 Elizabeth II, 2002-2003  C-355 Deuxième session, trente-septième législature, 51-52 Elizabeth II, 2002-2003 house of Commons OF CANADA   chambre des communes DU CANADA BILL C-355   PROJET DE LOI C-355 An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and the Income Tax Act (closed-captioned programming)   Loi modifiant la Loi sur la radiodiffusion et la Loi de l’impôt sur le revenu (émissions sous-titrées codées) First reading, February 12, 2003   Première lecture le 12 février 2003           Summary Sommaire This enactment amends the Broadcasting Act to require broadcasters to provide closed captions for their video programming.
[...] The Broadcasting Act is amended by adding the following after section 3:   1.
[...] La Loi sur la radiodiffusion est modifiée par adjonction, après l’article 3, de ce qui suit :       Closed-captioned Programming   Émissions sous-titrées codées     Requirement to provide closed captions 3.1 Each broadcasting undertaking shall broadcast its video programming with closed captions.   3.1 Chaque entreprise de radiodiffusion diffuse ses émissions visuelles avec des sous-titres codés.  
[...] Expenses relating to the broadcast of closed-captioned video programming 2.
[...] Subsection 20(1) of the Income Tax Act is amended by striking out the word “and” at the end of paragraph (vv), by adding the word “and” at the end of paragraph (ww) and by adding the following after paragraph (ww): (xx) where the taxpayer is the holder of a licence to carry on a broadcasting undertak-ing or is exempt from the requirement to hold a licence under the Broadcasting Act, an amount not otherwise deductible paid by the taxpayer in the year for expenses relating to the closed-captioning of video programming.   2.

House bill C-281

44th Parliament, 1st session
November 22, 2021 to present
An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act

Short title: International Human Rights Act

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Philip Lawrence
Current status
At second reading in the Senate
Latest activity
Debate at second reading on October 19, 2023 (Senate)
Found in bill text:
[...] First Session, Forty-fourth Parliament, 70-71 Elizabeth II – 1 Charles III, 2021-2022-2023 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-281 An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE OF COMMONS June 7, 2023 441170 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act to impose certain requirements on the Minister of Foreign Affairs in relation to international human rights.
[...] In addition, this enactment amends the Broadcasting Act to prohibit the issue or renewal of a licence in relation to a broadcasting undertaking that is vulnerable to being significantly influenced by a foreign national or entity that has committed acts or omissions that theSenate or the House of Commons has recognized as genocide or that is subject to sanctions under the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law) or under the Special Economic Measures Act.‍
[...] Available on the House of Commons website at the following address: www.ourcommons.ca 1st Session, 44th Parliament, 70-71 Elizabeth II – 1 Charles III, 2021-2022-2023 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-281 An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:Short TitleShort title 1 This Act may be cited as the International Human Rights Act. 2013, c. 33, s. 174Department of Foreign Affairs, Tradeand Development Act2 Section 10 of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (3): Human rights(4) In exercising his or her powers, duties and functions under this Act in respect of the conduct of the external affairs of Canada, the Minister
[...] If Parliament is prorogued or dissolved before the response is tabled, the response must be tabled as soon as feasible after the commencement of the next session of Parliament. 1991, c. 11Broadcasting Act4 The Broadcasting Act is amended by adding the following after subsection 22(1): Restriction — broadcasting undertakings subject to influence(1.‍1) No licence shall be issued or renewed under this Part in relation to a broadcasting undertaking, including one that distributes foreign programming that is — despite any measure that the Commission could take under this Part — vulnerable to being significantly influenced by a foreign national or entity (a) that has committed acts or omissions that the Senate or the House of Commons has recognized as genocide; or (b) that is the subject of an order or regulation made under section 4 of the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law) or section 4 of the Special Economic Measures Act. 2014, c. 27Prohibiting

House bill C-57

35th Parliament, 2nd session
February 27, 1996 to April 27, 1997
Historical information
An Act to amend the Bell Canada Act
Bill type
House Government Bill
Current status
Royal assent received
Found in bill text:
[...] Bill C-57 SUMMARY This enactment removes the prohibition against Bell Canada and any person controlled by Bell Canada from directly or indirectly holding a broadcasting licence or operating a broadcasting undertaking. 2nd Session, 35th Parliament, 45-46 Elizabeth II, 1996-97 The House of Commons of Canada BILL C-57 An Act to amend the Bell Canada Act 1987, c. 19; 1991, c. 11; 1992, c. 1; 1993, c. 38 Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1991, c. 11, s. 72 1.

House bill C-9

37th Parliament, 1st session
January 29, 2001 to September 16, 2002
Historical information
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act
Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Hon. Don Boudria
Current status
Royal assent received
Latest activity
Royal assent on June 14, 2001 (Senate)
Found in bill text:
[...] Subsection 335(1) of the Act is replaced by the following: Broadcasting time to be provided to registered parties 335. (1) In the period beginning on the issue of the writs for a general election and ending at midnight on the day before polling day, every broadcaster shall, subject to the regulations made under the Broadcasting Act and the conditions of its licence, make available, for purchase by all registered parties for the transmission of political announcements and other programming produced by or on behalf of the registered parties, six and one-half hours of broadcasting time during prime time on its facilities. 18.
[...] The portion of subsection 345(1) of the Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: Free broadcasting time 345. (1) In the period beginning on the issue of the writs for a general election and ending at midnight on the day before polling day at that election, every network operator shall, subject to the regulations made under the Broadcasting Act and to the conditions of its licence, make available, at no cost, to the registered parties and eligible parties referred to in subsection (2), for the transmission of political announcements and other programming produced by or on behalf of those parties, broadcasting time as determined under that subsection if the network formed and operated by the network operator 19.
[...] Paragraph 348(a) of the Act is replaced by the following: (a) a rate for broadcasting time made available to the party or candidate, in the period beginning on the issue of the writs and ending at midnight on the day before polling day, that exceeds the lowest rate charged by the person for an equal amount of equivalent time on the same facilities made available to any other person at any time within that period; or 20. (1) Subsection 359(1) of the Act is replaced by the following: Election advertising report 359. (1) Every third party that is required to be registered in accordance with subsection 353(1) shall file an election advertising report in the prescribed form with the Chief Electoral Officer within four months after polling day
[...] (2) Subparagraph 359(2)(a)(ii) of the English version of the Act is replaced by the following: (ii) a list of all election advertising expenses other than those referred to in subparagraph (i) and the time and place of broadcast or publication of the advertisements to which the expenses relate; and (3) Paragraph 359(2)(b) of the Act is replaced by the following: (b) in the case of a by-election, a list of election advertising expenses referred to in subsection 350(4) and the time and place of the broadcast or publication of the advertisements to which the expenses relate. 21.

House bill C-506

37th Parliament, 3rd session
February 2, 2004 to May 23, 2004
Historical information
An Act to amend the Copyright Act
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Marcel Proulx
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on March 29, 2004 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] It also requires broadcasting undertakings to destroy reproductions of an ephemeral recording as soon as they no longer possess the sound recording or the performance or work fixed by means of a sound recording.
[...] Repealing subsections 30.8(8) and 30.9(6) will allow programming and broadcasting undertakings to benefit from the application of sections 30.8 and 30.9 even if a licence to copy the work is available from a collective society.
[...]   (3) Le paragraphe 30.8(8) de la même loi est abrogé.       2. (1) Subsection 30.9(4) of the Act is replaced by the following:   2. (1) Le paragraphe 30.9(4) de la même loi est remplacé par ce qui suit :     Destruction (4) The broadcasting undertaking must destroy the reproduction when it no longer possesses the sound recording or performer’s performance or work embodied in the sound recording, unless the copyright owner authorizes the reproduction to be retained

House bill C-419

39th Parliament, 2nd session
October 16, 2007 to September 7, 2008
Historical information
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (closed captioning)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Michael John Savage
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Reinstated from previous session on October 16, 2007 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Savage 391440 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Canada Elections Act to prohibit any person from transmitting an election advertising message to the public by means of a television or Internet broadcast unless the broadcast contains closed captioning for the hearing impaired.
[...] The Canada Elections Act is amended by adding the following after section 325: Closed captioning 325.1 No person shall transmit an election advertising message to the public by means of a television broadcast or a broadcast on what is commonly known as the Internet unless it contains closed captioning for the hearing impaired. 2.

House bill C-461

41st Parliament, 1st session
June 2, 2011 to September 13, 2013
Historical information
An Act to amend the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act (disclosure of information)

Short title: CBC and Public Service Disclosure and Transparency Act

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Brent Rathgeber
Current status
At report stage in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Committee report presented on June 6, 2013 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] The Access to Information Act is amended by adding the following after section 18.1: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Exclusion 18.2 (1) This Act does not apply to any information that is under the control of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and that would reveal the identity of any confidential journalistic source.
[...] Exemption (2) The head of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation may refuse to disclose any record requested under this Act if the disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the Corporation’s journalistic, creative or programming independence. 3.
[...] The Act is amended by adding the following after section 28: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 28.1 The head of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation may refuse to disclose any personal information requested under subsection 12(1) if the disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the Corporation’s journalistic, creative or programming independence. 6.
[...] The Act is amended by adding the following after subsection 69(2): Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (3) This Act does not apply to personal information that is under the control of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and that would reveal the identity of any confidential journalistic source.
[...] Non-application of sections 4 to 10 (4) Sections 4 to 10 do not apply to personal information that the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation collects, uses or discloses for solely journalistic, artistic or literary purposes. 7.

House bill C-461

41st Parliament, 2nd session
October 16, 2013 to August 2, 2015
Historical information
An Act to amend the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act (disclosure of information)

Short title: CBC and Public Service Disclosure and Transparency Act

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Brent Rathgeber
Current status
Bill not proceeded with
Latest activity
Bill not proceeded with on February 26, 2014 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] The Access to Information Act is amended by adding the following after section 18.1: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Exclusion 18.2 (1) This Act does not apply to any information that is under the control of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and that would reveal the identity of any confidential journalistic source.
[...] Exemption (2) The head of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation may refuse to disclose any record requested under this Act if the disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the Corporation’s journalistic, creative or programming independence. 3.
[...] The Act is amended by adding the following after section 28: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 28.1 The head of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation may refuse to disclose any personal information requested under subsection 12(1) if the disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the Corporation’s journalistic, creative or programming independence. 6.
[...] The Act is amended by adding the following after subsection 69(2): Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (3) This Act does not apply to personal information that is under the control of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and that would reveal the identity of any confidential journalistic source.
[...] Non-application of sections 4 to 10 (4) Sections 4 to 10 do not apply to personal information that the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation collects, uses or discloses for solely journalistic, artistic or literary purposes. 7.

House bill C-324

40th Parliament, 2nd session
January 26, 2009 to December 30, 2009
Historical information
An Act to amend the Competition Act and the Food and Drugs Act (child protection against advertising exploitation)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Peter Julian
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on February 25, 2009 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Determination — manner (3) The fact that advertising or promotion is presented in the following manner does not by itself establish that it is not directed at persons under 13 years of age: (a) in printed material intended for persons 13 years of age or over; (b) in a broadcast during air time intended for persons 13 years of age or over; or (c) in any manner intended both for persons under 13 years of age and for persons 13 years of age or over.
[...] Determination — manner (3) The fact that advertising or promotion is presented in the following manner does not by itself establish that it is not directed at persons under 13 years of age: (a) in printed material intended for persons 13 years of age or over; (b) in a broadcast during air time intended for persons 13 years of age or over; or (c) in any manner intended both for persons under 13 years of age and for persons 13 years of age or over.

House bill C-20

37th Parliament, 2nd session
September 30, 2002 to November 12, 2003
Historical information
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and the Canada Evidence Act
Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Hon. Martin Cauchon
Current status
At report stage in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Debate at report stage on November 6, 2003 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Application of order (2) For greater certainty, an order referred to in subsection (1) applies to prohibit, in relation to proceedings taken against any person who fails to comply with the order, the publication in any document or the broadcasting or transmission in any way of information that could identify a victim, witness or justice system participant whose identity is protected by the order.
[...] and the reasons, if any, given or to be given by the justice shall not be published in any document or broadcast or transmitted in any way before such time as (2) Subsection 517(3) of the Act is repealed.
[...] R.S., c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 97 18. (1) The portion of subsection 539(1) of the Act after paragraph (b) is replaced by the following: make an order directing that the evidence taken at the inquiry shall not be published in any document or broadcast or transmitted in any way before such time as, in respect of each of the accused, (c) he or she is discharged, or (d) if he or she is ordered to stand trial, the trial is ended
[...] (6) On application by the prosecutor or on its own motion, the court or judge before which a jury trial is to be held may, if an order under subsection (3.1) has been made, make an order directing that the identity of a juror or any information that could disclose their identity shall not be published in any document or broadcast or transmitted in any way, if the court or judge is satisfied that such an order is necessary for the proper administration of justice. 21. (1) Subsection 648(1) of the Act is replaced by the following: Restriction on publication 648. (1) After permission to separate is given to members of a jury under subsection 647(1), no information regarding any portion of the trial at which the jury is not present shall be published in any document or broadcast or transmitted in any way before the jury retires to consider its verdict
[...] The portion of subsection 672.51(11) of the Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: Prohibition on publication (11) No person shall publish in any document or broadcast or transmit in any way R.S., c. 19 (3rd Supp.), s. 16; 1997, c. 16, ss. 7 and 8; 1998, c. 9, s. 8 23.

House bill C-419

39th Parliament, 1st session
April 3, 2006 to September 14, 2007
Historical information
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (closed captioning)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Michael John Savage
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on March 28, 2007 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Savage 391440 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Canada Elections Act to prohibit any person from transmitting an election advertising message to the public by means of a television or Internet broadcast unless the broadcast contains closed captioning for the hearing impaired.
[...] The Canada Elections Act is amended by adding the following after section 325: Closed captioning 325.1 No person shall transmit an election advertising message to the public by means of a television broadcast or a broadcast on what is commonly known as the Internet unless it contains closed captioning for the hearing impaired. 2.

House bill C-277

36th Parliament, 2nd session
October 12, 1999 to October 22, 2000
Historical information
An Act to provide for the holding of citizen-initiated referenda on specific questions

Short title: Citizen-Initiated referendum Act

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Ted White
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Found in bill text:
[...] Publicity for the referendum (2) No person shall, at any time in the referendum period, publish or cause or permit to be published in any way or broadcast or cause or permit to be broadcast by radio or television any advertisement used or appearing to be used in connection with the referendum petition or to promote one of the answers to the question in the referendum, unless the advertisement contains a statement setting out the true name of the person for whom or at whose direction it is published or broadcast and the address and phone number at which the person or organization may be reached.
[...] News or broadcast publication (4) Nothing in this section shall restrict the publication of any news or comments relating to the referendum petition or the referendum in a newspaper or other periodical or by radio or television broadcast by a broadcaster.
[...] Returns in relation to advertise- ments 43. (1) Every person for whom or at whose direction an advertisment in relation to a referendum petition or referendum is published or broadcast must, within one month after the day of the publication of the Canada Gazette in which the result of the referendum is published, make a return to the returning officer for the district in which the advertisement was published or broadcast, stating where every advertisement was published or broadcast and its cost.
[...] OFFENCES Interfering with or influencing voters 52. (1) Every person commits an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 who, at a referendum, (a) in any way interferes with any voter, either in the polling station or while the voter is on the way to the polling station, with the intention of influencing the voter or advising the voter as to the vote; (b) at any time on the day on which the referendum is held, before the close of the poll, in view of or in hearing of a polling station, participates in any demonstration or procession having direct or indirect reference to the referendum, by any means whatsoever; (c) at any time on the day on which the referendum is held, before the close of the poll, makes any statement having direct or indirect reference to the referendum, by means of any loudspeaker or public address apparatus or radio or television apparatus other than a publication by radio or television broadcast made by a broadcaster (i
[...] ) an advertisement placed by the Chief Electoral Officer or a returning officer, (ii) a non-partisan advertisement broadcast, as a community service, by a broadcaster, or (iii) news in relation to the referendum; (d) at any time on the day on which the referendum is held, before the close of the poll, conducts in relation to the referendum a public opinion poll of persons voting before the day on which the referendum is held; (e) at any time on the day on which the referendum is held, before the close of the poll, conducts a public opinion poll in relation to the referendum; (f) at any time on the day on which the referendum is held, before the close of the poll, or at any time on any of the three days immediately preceding that day, prints or distributes or delivers to any person anything being or purporting to be an imitation of the voting paper to be used at the poll, together with any direction or indication as to the answer for which any voter should or should not vote, or in

House bill C-17

37th Parliament, 1st session
January 29, 2001 to September 16, 2002
Historical information
An Act to amend the Budget Implementation Act, 1997 and the Financial Administration Act
Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Right Hon. Paul Martin
Current status
Royal assent received
Latest activity
Royal assent on June 14, 2001 (Senate)
Found in bill text:
[...] (2) Section 60 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (3): Minister's authorization (4) If a regulation is made under paragraph (1)(g) or (h), the Minister may authorize, subject to any terms and conditions that the Minister considers appropriate, (a) the specified transaction; (b) a particular transaction named by the Minister within the specified class; (c) transactions of a particular subclass described by the Minister within the specified class; or (d) transactions of the specified class. 1998, c. 17, s. 31 6. (1) Subsection 85(1) of the Act is replaced by the following: Exempted Crown corporations 85. (1) Divisions I to IV do not apply to the Bank of Canada, the Canada Council, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the Canadian Film Development Corporation, the International Development Research Centre or the National Arts Centre Corporation

House bill C-40

35th Parliament, 1st session
January 17, 1994 to February 2, 1996
Historical information
An Act to correct certain anomalies, inconsistencies and errors in the Statutes of Canada, to deal with other matters of a non-controversial and uncomplicated nature in those Statutes and to repeal certain provisions of those Statutes that have expired, lapsed or otherwise ceased to have effect
Bill type
House Government Bill
Current status
Royal assent received
Found in bill text:
[...] Subsection 244(2.1) of the English version of the Act is replaced by the following: No advance consent (2.1) For the purposes of subsection (2), consent to earlier enforcement of a security may not be obtained by a secured creditor prior to the sending of the notice referred to in subsection (1). 1991, c. 11 Broadcasting Act 10.
[...] Subsection 9(4) of the French version of the Broadcasting Act is replaced by the following: Exemptions (4) Le Conseil soustrait, par ordonnance et aux conditions qu'il juge indiquées, les exploitants d'entreprise de radiodiffusion de la catégorie qu'il précise à toute obligation découlant soit de la présente partie, soit de ses règlements d'application, dont il estime l'exécution sans conséquence majeure sur la mise en oeuvre de la politique canadienne de radiodiffusion. 1987, c. 3 Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act 11.
[...] Broadcasting Act 11-15.

House bill C-463

42nd Parliament, 1st session
December 3, 2015 to September 11, 2019
Historical information
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (orders of prohibition and orders restricting publication)

Short title: Putting Victims First Act

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Arnold Viersen
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on June 19, 2019 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] End of inserted block 3 Subsection 486.‍6(1) of the Act is replaced by the following: Offence 486.‍6 (1) Every person who fails to comply with an order made under subsection 486.‍4(1), (2) or (3) or 486.‍5(1) or (2) Insertion start or with a condition imposed under subsection 486.‍8(7) or who contravenes subsection 486.‍8(8) Insertion end is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.4 The Act is amended by adding the following after section 486.‍7: Revocation or variation of order restricting publication Start of inserted block 486.‍8 (1) A judge or justice may, on application of a person whose identity as a victim or a witness is protected under an order made under section 486.‍4 or 486.‍5, revoke or vary that order so as to permit the publication, broadcasting or transmission of information that could identify the applicant as having been a victim or witness if the judge or justice is satisfied that (a) the applicant understands the nature and effect of their decision
[...] End of inserted block Application in respect of dead person Start of inserted block (2) On application of a member of the family of a dead person whose identity as a victim or a witness is protected under an order made under section 486.‍4 or 486.‍5, or on application of the executor or administrator of the estate or liquidator of the succession of such a person, a judge or justice may revoke or vary that order so as to permit the publication, broadcasting or transmission of information that could identify the dead person as having been a victim or witness if the judge or justice is satisfied that the revocation or variation would not be contrary to the public interest.
[...] End of inserted block Publication prohibited Start of inserted block (8) If the judge or justice refuses to revoke or vary an order, no person shall publish in any document or broadcast or transmit in any way (a) the contents of an application; (b) any evidence taken, information given or submissions made at a hearing under subsection (6); or (c) any other information that could identify the victim or witness.

House bill C-544

41st Parliament, 2nd session
October 16, 2013 to August 2, 2015
Historical information
An Act to amend the Auditor General Act (government advertising)

Short title: Elimination of Partisan Government Advertising Act

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
David J. McGuinty
Current status
At second reading in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Debate at second reading on June 1, 2015 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] McGuinty 411706 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Auditor General Act to provide for the appointment of an Advertising Commissioner to assist the Auditor General in performing duties related to the use of public funds for any advertisement that a department proposes to post, publish, display or broadcast, to ensure that the advertisement meets the requirements of that Act.
[...] Advertising Requirements Application 23.3 (1) This section applies with respect to any advertisement that a department, on payment, proposes to post on the Internet, publish in a newspaper or magazine, display on a billboard or broadcast on radio or television.
[...] Prohibition on use pending review (3) The department shall not post, publish, display or broadcast the advertisement before the department head receives notice, or is deemed to have received notice, of the results of the review.
[...] Prohibition (5) The department shall not post, publish, display or broadcast the advertisement if the department head receives notice that, in the Advertising Commissioner’s opinion, the advertisement does not meet the requirements of this Act.
[...] Immunity Immunity —advertisement 23.94 (1) No action or other proceeding may be brought against a person who posts, publishes, displays or broadcasts a reviewable advertisement on the sole ground that, under this Act, a department was not permitted to use it to communicate with the public.

House bill C-269

36th Parliament, 2nd session
October 12, 1999 to October 22, 2000
Historical information
An Act to establish the right of electors to recall members of Parliament

Short title: Recall Act

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Ted White
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Found in bill text:
[...] OFFENCES Interfering with or influencing voters 27. (1) Every person commits an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 who, at a recall election (a) in any way interferes with any voter, either in the polling station or while the voter is on the way to the polling station, with the intention of influencing the voter or advising the voter as to the vote; (b) at any time before the close of the poll on the day on which the election is held, participates in any demonstration or procession having direct or indirect reference to the recall election, by any means whatsoever; (c) at any time before the close of the poll on the day on which the election is held, makes any statement having direct or indirect reference to the recall election by means of any loudspeaker or public address apparatus or radio or television apparatus other than a publication by radio or television broadcast made by a broadcaster within the meaning of section 2 of the Broadcasting
[...] Act of (i) an advertisement placed by the Chief Electoral Officer or a returning officer, (ii) a non-partisan advertisement broadcast, as a community service, by a broadcaster within the meaning of section 2 of the Broadcasting Act, or (iii) news in relation to the recall election; (d) at any time before the close of the poll on the day on which the recall election is held, conducts, in relation to the recall, a public opinion poll of persons voting before the day on which the election is held; (e) at any time before the close of the poll on the day on which the election is held, conducts a public opinion poll in relation to the recall; (f) at any time before the close of the poll on the day on which the election is held or at any time on any of the three days immediately preceding that day, prints or distributes or delivers to any person anything being or purporting to be in imitation of the voting paper to be used at the poll, together with any direction or indication as to the
[...] answer for which any voter should or should not vote, or in any way containing any such direction or indication, or having on it any matter likely to influence any vote; (g) at any time before the close of the poll on the day on which the election is held, exhibits in or in view of any public place, or publishes, distributes or broadcasts (i) any statement advising or intended or likely to influence a voter as to the way the voter should or should not vote, (ii) any statement advising or intended or likely to influence any voter to abstain from voting, or (iii) any statement, name, emblem, slogan, or logo identified with the recall, other than (A) a statement, name, emblem, slogan or logo in a newspaper published before 6 p.m. on the day before the day on which the election is held, or (B) a statement, name, emblem, slogan or logo that does not relate specifically to the election and that is so exhibited before the day on which the election is held in a fixed position and in relation

House bill C-2

38th Parliament, 1st session
October 4, 2004 to November 29, 2005
Historical information
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and the Canada Evidence Act
Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Hon. Irwin Cotler
Current status
Royal assent received
Latest activity
Royal assent on July 20, 2005 (Senate)
Found in bill text:
[...] Subsection 276.3(1) of the Act is replaced by the following: Publication prohibited 276.3 (1) No person shall publish in any document, or broadcast or transmit in any way, any of the following: (a) the contents of an application made under section 276.1; (b) any evidence taken, the information given and the representations made at an application under section 276.1 or at a hearing under section 276.2; (c) the decision of a judge or justice under subsection 276.1(4), unless the judge or justice, after taking into account the complain­ant’s right of privacy and the interests of justice, orders that the decision may be published, broadcast or transmitted; and (d) the determination made and the reasons provided under section 276.2, unless (i) that determination is that evidence is admissible, or (ii) the judge or justice, after taking into account the complainant’s right of privacy and the interests of justice, orders that the determination and reasons may be published, broadcast or
[...] Application of order (2) For greater certainty, an order referred to in subsection (1) applies to prohibit, in relation to proceedings taken against any person who fails to comply with the order, the publication in any document or the broadcasting or transmission in any way of information that could identify a victim, witness or justice system participant whose identity is protected by the order.
[...] the reasons, if any, given or to be given by the justice shall not be published in any document, or broadcast or transmitted in any way before such time as (2) Subsection 517(3) of the Act is repealed.
[...] R.S., c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 97 18. (1) The portion of subsection 539(1) of the Act after paragraph (b) is replaced by the following: make an order directing that the evidence taken at the inquiry shall not be published in any document or broadcast or transmitted in any way before such time as, in respect of each of the accused, (c) he or she is discharged, or (d) if he or she is ordered to stand trial, the trial is ended
[...] The portion of subsection 672.51(11) of the Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: Prohibition on publication (11) No person shall publish in any document or broadcast or transmit in any way R.S., c. 19 (3rd Supp.), s. 16; 1997, c. 16, s. 7; 1998, c. 9, s. 8 23.

House bill C-20

39th Parliament, 2nd session
October 16, 2007 to September 7, 2008
Historical information
An Act to provide for consultations with electors on their preferences for appointments to the Senate

Short title: Senate Appointment Consultations Act

Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Hon. Peter Van Loan
Current status
At consideration in committee in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Referral to committee before second reading on February 13, 2008 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Causing transmission of survey results during blackout Broadcasting Outside Canada 70.       
[...] Prohibition — use of broadcasting station Inducements by Non-Residents 71.       
[...] Additional information — published surveys (2) In addition to the information referred to in subsection (1), the following must be provided in the case of a transmission to the public by means other than broadcasting: (a) the wording of the survey questions in respect of which data is obtained; and (b) the means by which a report referred to in subsection (3) may be obtained.
[...] Broadcasting Outside Canada Prohibition — use of broadcasting station 70. (1) No person shall, with intent to influence persons to vote or refrain from voting or to vote or refrain from voting for a particular nominee at a consultation, use or aid, abet, counsel or procure the use of a broadcasting station outside Canada, during a consultation period, for the broadcasting of any matter having reference to the consultation.
[...] Prohibition — broadcasting (2) During a consultation period, no person shall broadcast, outside Canada, advertising with respect to a consultation.

Senate bill S-12

44th Parliament, 1st session
November 22, 2021 to present
An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Sex Offender Information Registration Act and the International Transfer of Offenders Act
Bill type
Senate Government Bill
Sponsor
Sen. Marc Gold
Current status
Royal assent received
Latest activity
Royal assent on October 26, 2023 (Senate)
Found in bill text:
[...] presiding judge or justice makes the order, inform the judge or justice that they have (a) informed the witnesses and the victim who are the subject of the order of its existence; (b) determined whether they wish to be the subject of the order; and (c) informed them of their right to apply to revoke or vary the order.Limitation(4) An order made under this section does not apply in either of the following circumstances: (a) the disclosure of information is made in the course of the administration of justice when the purpose of the disclosure is not one of making the information known in the community; or (b) the disclosure of information is made by a person who is the subject of the order and is about that person and their particulars, in any forum and for any purpose, and they did not intentionally or recklessly reveal the identity of or reveal particulars likely to identify any other person whose identity is protected by an order prohibiting the publication in any document or the broadcasting
[...] witness when it is not the purpose of the disclosure to make the information known to the public, including when the disclosure is made to a legal professional, a health care professional or a person in a relationship of trust with the victim or witness.3 (1) Subsection 486.‍5(3) of the Act is replaced with the following: Limitation(3) An order made under this section does not apply in either of the following circumstances: (a) the disclosure of information is made in the course of the administration of justice when the purpose of the disclosure is not one of making the information known in the community; or (b) the disclosure of information is made by a person who is the subject of the order and is about that person and their particulars, in any forum and for any purpose, and they did not intentionally or recklessly reveal the identity of or reveal particulars likely to identify any other person whose identity is protected by an order prohibiting the publication in any document or the broadcasting
[...] to revoke or vary the order.4 The Act is amended by adding the following after section 486.‍5: Application — vary or revoke486.‍51 (1) If a person who is the subject of an order made under section 486.‍4 or 486.‍5 requests that the prosecutor have it varied or revoked, the prosecutor shall, as soon as feasible, make an application to vary or revoke the order on their behalf.Order — vary or revoke(2) If an application to vary or revoke an order made under section 486.‍4 or 486.‍5 is made by the person who is the subject of the order or by any other person, including a prosecutor, who is acting on their behalf, the court that made the order or, if that court is for any reason unable to act, another court of equivalent jurisdiction in the same province shall, without holding a hearing, vary or revoke the order, unless the court is of the opinion that to do so may affect the privacy interests of any person who is the subject of any order prohibiting the publication in any document or the broadcasting
[...] or transmission in any way of information that could identify that person.Hearing(3) If the court is of the opinion that varying or revoking the order that is the subject of an application referred to in subsection (2) may affect the privacy interests of any person who is the subject of any order prohibiting the publication in any document or the broadcasting or transmission in any way of information that could identify that person, the court shall hold a hearing to determine whether the order should be varied or revoked.Factor(4) In order to determine whether the order should be varied, the court shall take into account whether it is possible to do so in a manner that protects the privacy interests of any other person who is the subject of any order prohibiting the publication in any document or the broadcasting or transmission in any way of information that could identify that person.Notice(5) The applicant is not required to provide notice of the application to vary or revoke the order
[...] to the accused.Submissions(6) The accused shall not be permitted to make submissions in relation to the application.Notice of change(7) If the order is varied or revoked, the prosecutor shall notify the accused.5 Section 486.‍6 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (1): Prosecution — limitation(1.‍1) A prosecutor shall not commence or continue a prosecution against a person who is the subject of the order unless, in the opinion of the prosecutor, (a) the person knowingly failed to comply with the order; (b) the privacy interests of another person who is the subject of any order prohibiting the publication in any document or the broadcasting or transmission in any way of information that could identify that person have been compromised; and (c) a warning to the individual is not appropriate.6 (1) The portion of subsection 490.‍011(1) of the Act before the definition crime of a sexual nature is replaced by the following: Definitions490.‍011 (1) The following

House bill C-430

41st Parliament, 2nd session
October 16, 2013 to August 2, 2015
Historical information
An Act to amend the Competition Act and the Food and Drugs Act (child protection against advertising exploitation)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Peter Julian
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Reinstated from previous session on October 16, 2013 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Determination — manner (3) Advertising or promotion may be found to be directed at persons under 13 years of age even though it is presented: (a) in printed material intended for persons 13 years of age or over; (b) in a broadcast during air time intended for persons 13 years of age or over; or (c) in any manner intended both for persons under 13 years of age and for persons 13 years of age or over.
[...] Determination — manner (3) Advertising or promotion may be found to be directed at persons under 13 years of age even though it is presented: (a) in printed material intended for persons 13 years of age or over; (b) in a broadcast during air time intended for persons 13 years of age or over; or (c) in any manner intended both for persons under 13 years of age and for persons 13 years of age or over.

House bill C-229

36th Parliament, 1st session
September 22, 1997 to September 18, 1999
Historical information
An Act to provide for the holding of citizen-initiated referenda on specific questions
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Ted White
Current status
At second reading in the House of Commons
Found in bill text:
[...] Publicity for the referendum (2) No person shall, at any time in the referendum period, publish or cause or permit to be published in any way or broadcast or cause or permit to be broadcast by radio or television any advertisement used or appearing to be used in connection with the referendum petition or to promote one of the answers to the question in the referendum, unless the advertisement contains a statement setting out the true name of the person for whom or at whose direction it is published or broadcast and the address and phone number at which the person or organization may be reached.
[...] News or broadcast publication (4) Nothing in this section shall restrict the publication of any news or comments relating to the referendum petition or the referendum in a newspaper or other periodical or by radio or television broadcast by a broadcaster.
[...] Returns in relation to advertise- ments 43. (1) Every person for whom or at whose direction an advertisment in relation to a referendum petition or referendum is published or broadcast must, within one month after the day of the publication of the Canada Gazette in which the result of the referendum is published, make a return to the returning officer for the district in which the advertisement was published or broadcast, stating where every advertisement was published or broadcast and its cost.
[...] OFFENCES Interfering with or influencing voters 52. (1) Every person commits an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 who, at a referendum, (a) in any way interferes with any voter, either in the polling station or while the voter is on the way to the polling station, with the intention of influencing the voter or advising the voter as to the vote; (b) at any time on the day on which the referendum is held, before the close of the poll, in, in view of or in hearing of a polling station, participates in any demonstration or procession having direct or indirect reference to the referendum, by any means whatsoever; (c) at any time on the day on which the referendum is held, before the close of the poll, makes any statement having direct or indirect reference to the referendum, by means of any loudspeaker or public address apparatus or radio or television apparatus other than a publication by radio or television broadcast made by a broadcaster
[...] (i) an advertisement placed by the Chief Electoral Officer or a returning officer, (ii) a non-partisan advertisement broadcast, as a community service, by a broadcaster, or (iii) news in relation to the referendum; (d) at any time on the day on which the referendum is held, before the close of the poll, conducts in relation to the referendum a public opinion poll of persons voting before the day on which the referendum is held; (e) at any time on the day on which the referendum is held, before the close of the poll, conducts a public opinion poll in relation to the referendum; (f) at any time on the day on which the referendum is held, before the close of the poll, or at any time on any of the three days immediately preceding that day, prints or distributes or delivers to any person anything being or purporting to be an imitation of the voting paper to be used at the poll, together with any direction or indication as to the answer for which any voter should or should not vote, or

House bill C-423

40th Parliament, 3rd session
March 3, 2010 to March 26, 2011
Historical information
An Act to support Canadian professional football

Short title: Canadian Footbal Act

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Peter Julian
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Reinstated from previous session on March 3, 2010 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] “league” « ligue » “league” means an incorporated or unincorporated association of persons, or other organization of persons, that has as its sole purpose or one of its purposes the promotion or regulation of professional football on behalf of and in the interests of the members of the association or organization and that (a) grants franchises to the members to operate football teams in designated areas, stadiums, or other places, (b) arranges or regulates schedules of games between teams operated by the members thereof or other persons, (c) arranges or regulates the sharing of gate, broadcasting or other receipts, (d) arranges or regulates participation in exhibition games or other games, (e) arranges or regulates the allocation or recruitment of players, or (f) establishes rules of conduct for its members or rules of play for the teams of its members, and includes any similar association or organization associated therewith.

House bill C-79

36th Parliament, 1st session
September 22, 1997 to September 18, 1999
Historical information
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (victims of crime) and another Act in consequence
Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Hon. Anne McLellan
Current status
Royal assent received
Found in bill text:
[...] Order restricting publication (3) Subject to subsection (4), the presiding judge or justice may make an order directing that the identity of a complainant or a witness and any information that could disclose the identity of the complainant or witness shall not be published in any document or broadcast in any way, when an accused is charged with (a) any of the following offences: (i) an offence under section 151, 152, 153, 153.1, 155, 159, 160, 170, 171, 172, 173, 210, 211, 212, 213, 271, 272, 273, 346 or 347, (ii) an offence under section 144, 145, 149, 156, 245 or 246 of the Criminal Code, chapter C-34 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, as it read immediately before January 4, 1983, or (iii) an offence under section 146, 151, 153, 155, 157, 166 or 167 of the Criminal Code, chapter C-34 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, as it read immediately before January 1, 1988; or (b) two or more offences being dealt with in the same proceeding, at least one of which is an offence
[...] (3) Subsection 486(5) of the Act is replaced by the following: Ban on publication (4.1) A judge or justice may, in any proceedings against an accused other than in respect of an offence set out in subsection (3), make an order directing that the identity of a victim or witness, or any information that could disclose their identity, shall not be published in any document or broadcast in any way, if the judge or justice is satisfied that the order is necessary for the proper administration of justice.
[...] Publication of application prohibited (4.9) Unless the presiding judge or justice refuses to make an order under subsection (4.1), no person shall publish in any document or broadcast in any way (a) the contents of an application referred to in subsection (4.3); (b) any evidence taken, information given, or submissions made at a hearing under subsection (4.6); or (c) any other information that could identify the person to whom the application relates as a victim or witness in the proceedings.

House bill C-301

41st Parliament, 2nd session
October 16, 2013 to August 2, 2015
Historical information
An Act to amend the Access to Information Act (open government)

Short title: Open Government Act

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Pat Martin
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Reinstated from previous session on October 16, 2013 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] (2) Subsection 16(4) of the Act is replaced by the following: Refusal by head of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (4) The head of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation may refuse to disclose any record requested under this Act that contains information the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the integrity or independence of the institution’s news gathering or programming activities.

House bill C-414

39th Parliament, 1st session
April 3, 2006 to September 14, 2007
Historical information
An Act to amend the Competition Act and the Food and Drugs Act (child protection against advertising exploitation)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Peter Julian
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on March 22, 2007 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Determination — manner (3) The fact that advertising or promotion is presented in the following manner does not by itself establish that it is not directed at persons under thirteen years of age: (a) in printed material intended for persons thirteen years of age or over; (b) in a broadcast during air time intended for persons thirteen years of age or over; or (c) in any manner intended both for persons under thirteen years of age and for persons thirteen years of age or over.
[...] Determination — manner (3) The fact that advertising or promotion is presented in the following manner does not by itself establish that it is not directed at persons under thirteen years of age: (a) in printed material intended for persons thirteen years of age or over; (b) in a broadcast during air time intended for persons thirteen years of age or over; or (c) in any manner intended both for persons under thirteen years of age and for persons thirteen years of age or over.

House bill C-11

38th Parliament, 1st session
October 4, 2004 to November 29, 2005
Historical information
An Act to establish a procedure for the disclosure of wrongdoings in the public sector, including the protection of persons who disclose the wrongdoings

Short title: Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act

Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Hon. Reg Alcock
Current status
Royal assent received
Latest activity
Royal assent on November 25, 2005 (Senate)
Found in bill text:
[...] Saving — journalists with Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 18.1       Other obligations to report PROTECTION OF PERSONS MAKING DISCLOSURES 19.       
[...] Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 32.       
[...] Saving — journalists with Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 18.
[...] Nothing in this Act relating to the making of disclosures is to be construed as applying to the dissemination of news and information by a person employed by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for that purpose.
[...] Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 31.

House bill C-65

35th Parliament, 1st session
January 17, 1994 to February 2, 1996
Historical information
An Act to reorganize and dissolve certain federal agencies
Bill type
House Government Bill
Current status
Royal assent received
Found in bill text:
[...] CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION 1991, c. 11 [c.
[...] B-9.01] Amendments to the Broadcasting Act 4.
[...] Subsection 36(2) of the Broadcasting Act is replaced by the following: Board of Directors (2) There shall be a Board of Directors of the Corporation consisting of twelve directors, including the Chairperson and the President, to be appointed by the Governor in Council.
[...] Notwithstanding subsection 36(5) of the Act, every person who was a director of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation immediately before the coming into force of section 4 of this Act by reason of that subsection shall cease to hold office on the coming into force of section 4 of this Act.

Senate bill S-238

39th Parliament, 2nd session
October 16, 2007 to September 7, 2008
Historical information
An Act respecting Canadian professional football

Short title: Canadian Football Act

Bill type
Senate Public Bill
Sponsor
Sen. Larry W. Campbell
Current status
At second reading in the Senate
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on June 10, 2008 (Senate)
Found in bill text:
[...] “league” « ligue » “league” means an incorporated or unincorporated association of persons, or other organization of persons, that has as its sole purpose or one of its purposes the promotion or regulation of professional football on behalf of and in the interests of the members of the association or organization and that (a) grants franchises, licences, permits or other approvals (hereinafter referred to as “franchises”) to the members thereof to operate football teams in designated areas, stadiums, or other places; (b) arranges or regulates schedules of games between teams operated by the members thereof or other persons; (c) arranges or regulates the sharing of gate, broadcasting or other receipts; (d) arranges or regulates participation in exhibition or other games; (e) arranges or regulates the allocation or recruitment of players; or (f) establishes rules of conduct for its members or rules of play for the teams of its members; and includes any similar association or organization

House bill C-51

40th Parliament, 2nd session
January 26, 2009 to December 30, 2009
Historical information
An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on January 27, 2009 and to implement other measures

Short title: Economic Recovery Act (stimulus)

Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Hon. Jim Flaherty
Current status
Royal assent received
Latest activity
Royal assent on December 15, 2009 (Senate)
Found in bill text:
[...] It also makes the following amendments: (a) the Bretton Woods and Related Agreements Act is amended to implement amendments proposed by the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund; (b) the Broadcasting Act is amended to extend the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s borrowing limit to $220,000,000; (c) the Budget Implementation Act, 2009 is amended to clarify the purposes for which payments may be made; (d) the Canada Pension Plan is amended to (i) remove the work cessation test in 2012 so that a person may take their retirement pension as early as age 60 without the requirement of a work interruption or earnings reduction, (ii) increase the general drop-out from 15% to 16% in 2012 allowing a maximum of almost seven and a half years of low or zero earnings to be dropped from the contributory period and to 17% in 2014 allowing a maximum of eight years to be dropped, (iii) require a person under the age of 65 who receives a retirement pension and continues working to
[...] Amendments Broadcasting Act 23.       
[...] They shall not be included in the calculation of the total voting power, except for purposes of: (a) the acceptance of a proposed amendment pertaining exclusively to the Special Drawing Rights Department and (b) the calculation of basic votes pursuant to Article XII, Section 5(a)(i). 1991, c. 11 Broadcasting Act 1994, c. 18, s. 18 23.
[...] Paragraph 46.1(3)(a) of the Broadcasting Act is replaced by the following: (a) $220,000,000; or 2009, c. 2 Budget Implementation Act, 2009 24. (1) Section 309 of the Budget Implementation Act, 2009 is replaced by the following: Maximum payment of $1,000,000,000 309.

House bill C-414

39th Parliament, 2nd session
October 16, 2007 to September 7, 2008
Historical information
An Act to amend the Competition Act and the Food and Drugs Act (child protection against advertising exploitation)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Peter Julian
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Reinstated from previous session on October 16, 2007 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Determination — manner (3) The fact that advertising or promotion is presented in the following manner does not by itself establish that it is not directed at persons under thirteen years of age: (a) in printed material intended for persons thirteen years of age or over; (b) in a broadcast during air time intended for persons thirteen years of age or over; or (c) in any manner intended both for persons under thirteen years of age and for persons thirteen years of age or over.
[...] Determination — manner (3) The fact that advertising or promotion is presented in the following manner does not by itself establish that it is not directed at persons under thirteen years of age: (a) in printed material intended for persons thirteen years of age or over; (b) in a broadcast during air time intended for persons thirteen years of age or over; or (c) in any manner intended both for persons under thirteen years of age and for persons thirteen years of age or over.

House bill C-490

36th Parliament, 2nd session
October 12, 1999 to October 22, 2000
Historical information
An Act to amend the Referendum Act (to permit a referendum and a general election to be conducted at the same time and on the same polling day)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Cliff Breitkreuz
Current status
At second reading in the House of Commons
Found in bill text:
[...] These changes relate to the definition of electoral districts, notice of withdrawal of writs or change of polling date, appointment of deputy returning officers and poll clerks, provision of lists of electors and time limits and allocation of time in respect of referendum broadcasts. 2nd Session, 36th Parliament, 48-49 Elizabeth II, 1999-2000 The House of Commons of Canada BILL C-490 An Act to amend the Referendum Act (to permit a referendum and a general election to be conducted at the same time and on the same polling day) 1992, c. 30; 1996, c. 35 Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1.
[...] The Act is amended by adding the following after section 28: Deemed polling day and referendum broadcasts 28.1 Where the polling day at the referendum specified in the writs of referendum is deemed to be the polling day at the general election under subsection 6(8), the polling day at the general election shall be used to determine the time limits and the allocation of time in respect of referendum broadcasts under this Act.

House bill C-334

44th Parliament, 1st session
November 22, 2021 to present
An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Judges Act and the Director of Public Prosecutions Act (orders prohibiting publication of identifying information)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Laurel Collins
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on May 31, 2023 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] C-46Criminal Code1 (1) The portion of subsection 486.‍4(1) of the Criminal Code before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: Order restricting publication — sexual offences486.‍4 (1) Subject to Insertion start subsections Insertion end (2) Insertion start and (3.‍2) Insertion end , the presiding judge or justice may make an order directing that any information that could identify the victim or a witness shall not be published in any document or broadcast or transmitted in any way, in proceedings in respect of(2) The portion of subsection 486.‍4(2) of the Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: Mandatory order on application(2) Insertion start Subject to subsection (3.‍2) Insertion end , in proceedings in respect of the offences referred to in paragraph (1)‍(a) or (b), the presiding judge or justice shall(3) Section 486.‍4 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (3): Inquiry by court Start of inserted block (3.‍1) If the prosecutor makes
[...] End of inserted block Publication prohibited Start of inserted block (6) If the court refuses to revoke or vary an order, no person shall publish in any document or broadcast or transmit in any way (a) the contents of the application; (b) any evidence taken, information given or submissions made at a hearing under this section; or (c) any other information that could identify a victim or witness whose identity is protected by the order.
[...] sexual assault law, in particular orders made under subsection 486.‍4(1) of the Criminal Code and their impact on victims of sexual offences; End of inserted block Coordinating AmendmentsBill S-126 (1) Subsections (2) to (8) apply if Bill S-12, introduced in the 1st session of the 44th Parliament and entitled An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Sex Offender Information Registration Act and the International Transfer of Offenders Act (in this section referred to as the “other Act”), receives royal assent.(2) On the first day on which both subsection 2(1) of the other Act and subsection 1(1) of this Act are in force, the portion of subsection 486.‍4(1) of the Criminal Code before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: Order restricting publication — sexual offences486.‍4 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3.‍2), the presiding judge or justice may make an order directing that any information that could identify the victim or a witness shall not be published in any document or broadcast
[...] provide notice of the hearing to the prosecutor, if proceedings in respect of the offence are ongoing, and to every victim and witness whose identity is protected by the order.Ex parte hearing(3) The court may proceed ex parte to hear and determine the application in the absence of the accused, whether the proceedings are ongoing or not.Factors(4) The court may revoke or vary the order if it is satisfied that (a) every victim or witness whose identity would no longer be protected by the order understands the nature and effect of a revocation or variation of the order; and (b) the revocation or variation of the order would not identify any other victim or witness whose identity is protected under that order or any other order made under section 486.‍4 or 486.‍5.Conditions(5) The revocation or variation of an order may be subject to any conditions that the court thinks fit.Publication prohibited(6) If the court refuses to revoke or vary an order, no person shall publish in any document or broadcast

House bill C-64

35th Parliament, 1st session
January 17, 1994 to February 2, 1996
Historical information
An Act respecting employment equity
Bill type
House Government Bill
Current status
Royal assent received
Found in bill text:
[...] CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS 1991, c. 11 Broadcasting Act 46.
[...] Section 5 of the Broadcasting Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (3): Employment equity (4) Where a broadcasting undertaking is subject to the Employment Equity Act, the powers granted to the Commission under this Act do not extend to the regulation or supervision of matters concerning employment equity in relation to that broadcasting undertaking.
[...] Broadcasting Act 47-50.

House bill C-423

40th Parliament, 2nd session
January 26, 2009 to December 30, 2009
Historical information
An Act to support Canadian professional football

Short title: Canadian Footbal Act

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Peter Julian
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on June 17, 2009 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] “league” « ligue » “league” means an incorporated or unincorporated association of persons, or other organization of persons, that has as its sole purpose or one of its purposes the promotion or regulation of professional football on behalf of and in the interests of the members of the association or organization and that (a) grants franchises to the members to operate football teams in designated areas, stadiums, or other places, (b) arranges or regulates schedules of games between teams operated by the members thereof or other persons, (c) arranges or regulates the sharing of gate, broadcasting or other receipts, (d) arranges or regulates participation in exhibition games or other games, (e) arranges or regulates the allocation or recruitment of players, or (f) establishes rules of conduct for its members or rules of play for the teams of its members, and includes any similar association or organization associated therewith.

House bill C-371

36th Parliament, 1st session
September 22, 1997 to September 18, 1999
Historical information
An Act to establish the right of electors to recall members of Parliament
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Ted White
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Found in bill text:
[...] OFFENCES Interfering with or influencing voters 27. (1) Every person commits an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 who, at a recall election (a) in any way interferes with any voter, either in the polling station or while the voter is on the way to the polling station, with the intention of influencing the voter or advising the voter as to the vote; (b) at any time before the close of the poll on the day on which the election is held, participates in any demonstration or procession having direct or indirect reference to the recall election, by any means whatsoever; (c) at any time before the close of the poll on the day on which the election is held, makes any statement having direct or indirect reference to the recall election by means of any loudspeaker or public address apparatus or radio or television apparatus other than a publication by radio or television broadcast made by a broadcaster within the meaning of section 2 of the Broadcasting
[...] Act of (i) an advertisement placed by the Chief Electoral Officer or a returning officer, (ii) a non-partisan advertisement broadcast, as a community service, by a broadcaster within the meaning of section 2 of the Broadcasting Act, or (iii) news in relation to the recall election; (d) at any time before the close of the poll on the day on which the recall election is held, conducts, in relation to the recall, a public opinion poll of persons voting before the day on which the election is held; (e) at any time before the close of the poll on the day on which the election is held, conducts a public opinion poll in relation to the recall; (f) at any time before the close of the poll on the day on which the election is held or at any time on any of the three days immediately preceding that day, prints or distributes or delivers to any person anything being or purporting to be in imitation of the voting paper to be used at the poll, together with any direction or indication as to the
[...] answer for which any voter should or should not vote, or in any way containing any such direction or indication, or having on it any matter likely to influence any vote; (g) at any time before the close of the poll on the day on which the election is held, exhibits in or in view of any public place, or publishes, distributes or broadcasts (i) any statement advising or intended or likely to influence a voter as to the way the voter should or should not vote, (ii) any statement advising or intended or likely to influence any voter to abstain from voting, or (iii) any statement, name, emblem, slogan, or logo identified with the recall, other than (A) a statement, name, emblem, slogan or logo in a newspaper published before 6 p.m. on the day before the day on which the election is held, or (B) a statement, name, emblem, slogan or logo that does not relate specifically to the election and that is so exhibited before the day on which the election is held in a fixed position and in relation

House bill C-430

41st Parliament, 1st session
June 2, 2011 to September 13, 2013
Historical information
An Act to amend the Competition Act and the Food and Drugs Act (child protection against advertising exploitation)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Peter Julian
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on June 6, 2012 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Determination — manner (3) Advertising or promotion may be found to be directed at persons under 13 years of age even though it is presented: (a) in printed material intended for persons 13 years of age or over; (b) in a broadcast during air time intended for persons 13 years of age or over; or (c) in any manner intended both for persons under 13 years of age and for persons 13 years of age or over.
[...] Determination — manner (3) Advertising or promotion may be found to be directed at persons under 13 years of age even though it is presented: (a) in printed material intended for persons 13 years of age or over; (b) in a broadcast during air time intended for persons 13 years of age or over; or (c) in any manner intended both for persons under 13 years of age and for persons 13 years of age or over.

House bill C-71

35th Parliament, 2nd session
February 27, 1996 to April 27, 1997
Historical information
An Act to regulate the manufacture, sale, labelling and promotion of tobacco products, to make consequential amendments to another Act and to repeal certain Acts
Bill type
House Government Bill
Current status
Royal assent received
Found in bill text:
[...] Communica- tion media 31. (1) No person shall, on behalf of another person, with or without consideration, publish, broadcast or otherwise disseminate any promotion that is prohibited by this Part.
[...] Exception (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the distribution for sale of an imported publication or the retransmission of radio or television broadcasts that originate outside Canada.
[...] Foreign media (3) No person in Canada shall, by means of a publication that is published outside Canada, a broadcast that originates outside Canada or any communication other than a publication or broadcast that originates outside Canada, promote any product the promotion of which is regulated under this Part, or disseminate promotional material that contains a tobacco product-related brand element in a way that is contrary to this Part.

House bill C-66

44th Parliament, 1st session
November 22, 2021 to present
An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts

Short title: Military Justice System Modernization Act

Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Hon. Bill Blair
Current status
At second reading in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on March 21, 2024 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] End of inserted block Limitation(6) An order made under this section does not apply in Insertion start either of the following circumstances Insertion end : Insertion start (a) Insertion end the disclosure of information is made in the course of the administration of military justice and it is made for a purpose other than to make the information known in the community; Insertion start or Insertion end Start of inserted block (b) the disclosure of information is made by a person who is the subject of the order and is about that person and their particulars, in any forum and for any purpose, and they did not intentionally or recklessly reveal the identity of, or reveal particulars likely to identify, any other person whose identity is protected by an order prohibiting the publication in any document or the broadcasting or transmission in any way of information that could identify that other person.
[...] End of inserted block 21 (1) Subsection 183.‍6(4) of the Act is replaced by the following: Limitation(4) An order made under this section does not apply in Insertion start either of the following circumstances Insertion end : Insertion start (a) Insertion end the disclosure is made in the course of the administration of military justice and it is made for a purpose other than to make the information known in the community; Insertion start or Insertion end Start of inserted block (b) the disclosure of information is made by a person who is the subject of the order and is about that person and their particulars, in any forum and for any purpose, and they did not intentionally or recklessly reveal the identity of, or reveal particulars likely to identify, any other person whose identity is protected by an order prohibiting the publication in any document or the broadcasting or transmission in any way of information that could identify that other person.
[...] End of inserted block Order — vary or revoke Start of inserted block (2) If an application to vary or revoke an order made under section 183.‍5 or 183.‍6 is made by the person who is the subject of the order or by any other person, including a prosecutor, who is acting on their behalf, the military judge assigned to preside at the court martial or a military judge designated by the Chief Military Judge shall, without holding a hearing, vary or revoke the order, unless the military judge is of the opinion that to do so may affect the privacy interests of any person who is the subject of any order prohibiting the publication in any document or the broadcasting or transmission in any way of information that could identify that person.
[...] End of inserted block Hearing Start of inserted block (3) If the military judge is of the opinion that varying or revoking the order that is the subject of an application referred to in subsection (2) may affect the privacy interests of any person who is the subject of any order prohibiting the publication in any document or the broadcasting or transmission in any way of information that could identify that person, the military judge shall hold a hearing to determine whether the order should be varied or revoked.
[...] End of inserted block Factor Start of inserted block (4) In order to determine whether the order should be varied, the military judge shall take into account whether it is possible to do so in a manner that protects the privacy interests of any other person who is the subject of any order prohibiting the publication in any document or the broadcasting or transmission in any way of information that could identify that person.

House bill C-17

35th Parliament, 1st session
January 17, 1994 to February 2, 1996
Historical information
An Act to amend certain statutes to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 22, 1994
Bill type
House Government Bill
Current status
Royal assent received
Found in bill text:
[...] The enactment also authorizes the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to borrow money.
[...] PART IV BORROWING AUTHORITY 1991, c. 11 Broadcasting Act 18.
[...] The Broadcasting Act is amended by adding the following after section 46: Debt obligations 46.1 (1) The Corporation may, with the approval of the Minister of Finance, borrow money by any means, including the issuance and sale of bonds, debentures, notes and any other evidence of indebtedness of the Corporation.

House bill C-324

40th Parliament, 3rd session
March 3, 2010 to March 26, 2011
Historical information
An Act to amend the Competition Act and the Food and Drugs Act (child protection against advertising exploitation)
Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Peter Julian
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Reinstated from previous session on March 3, 2010 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] Determination — manner (3) The fact that advertising or promotion is presented in the following manner does not by itself establish that it is not directed at persons under 13 years of age: (a) in printed material intended for persons 13 years of age or over; (b) in a broadcast during air time intended for persons 13 years of age or over; or (c) in any manner intended both for persons under 13 years of age and for persons 13 years of age or over.
[...] Determination — manner (3) The fact that advertising or promotion is presented in the following manner does not by itself establish that it is not directed at persons under 13 years of age: (a) in printed material intended for persons 13 years of age or over; (b) in a broadcast during air time intended for persons 13 years of age or over; or (c) in any manner intended both for persons under 13 years of age and for persons 13 years of age or over.

House bill C-12

37th Parliament, 3rd session
February 2, 2004 to May 23, 2004
Historical information
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and the Canada Evidence Act
Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Hon. Irwin Cotler
Current status
At second reading in the Senate
Latest activity
First reading on May 13, 2004 (Senate)
Found in bill text:
[...] Publication et diffusion interdite (a) the contents of an application made under section 276.1; (b) any evidence taken, the information given and the representations made at an application under section 276.1 or at a hearing under section 276.2; (c) the decision of a judge or justice under subsection 276.1(4), unless the judge or justice, after taking into account the com- plainant’s right of privacy and the interests of justice, orders that the decision may be published, broadcast or transmitted; and (d) the determination made and the reasons provided under section 276.2, unless (i) that determination is that evidence is admissible, or (ii) the judge or justice, after taking into account the complainant’s right of privacy and the interests of justice, orders that the determination and reasons may be published, broadcast or transmitted. 1997, c. 30, s. 1 14.
[...] Child pornography (3) In proceedings in respect of an offence under section 163.1, a judge or justice shall make an order directing that any information that could identify a witness who is under the age of eighteen years, and any person who is depicted in a photographic, film, video or other visual representation that constitutes child pornography, shall not be published in any document or broadcast or transmitted in any way
[...] Transgression de l’ordonnance Application of order (2) For greater certainty, an order referred to in subsection (1) applies to prohibit, in relation to proceedings taken against any person who fails to comply with the order, the publication in any document or the broadcasting or transmission in any way of information that could identify a victim, witness or justice system participant whose identity is protected by the order
[...] (6) On application by the prosecutor or on its own motion, the court or judge before which a jury trial is to be held may, if an order under subsection (3.1) has been made, make an order directing that the identity of a juror or any information that could disclose their identity shall not be published in any document or broadcast or transmitted in any way, if the court or judge is satisfied that such an order is necessary for the proper administration of justice
[...] Le passage du paragraphe 672.51(11) de la même loi précédant l’alinéa a) est remplacé par ce qui suit : 1991, ch. 43, art. 4 Prohibition on publication (11) No person shall publish in any document or broadcast or transmit in any way (11) Il est interdit de publier ou de diffuser de quelque façon que ce soit : Interdiction de publication R.S., c. 19 (3rd Supp.), s. 16; 1997, c. 16, s. 7; 1998, c. 9, s. 8 23.

House bill C-24

37th Parliament, 2nd session
September 30, 2002 to November 12, 2003
Historical information
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Income Tax Act (political financing)
Bill type
House Government Bill
Sponsor
Hon. Don Boudria
Current status
Royal assent received
Latest activity
Royal assent on June 19, 2003 (Senate)
Found in bill text:
[...] Paragraph 84(b) of the Act is replaced by the following: (b) an election officer or a member of the staff of a returning officer; (b.1) an undischarged bankrupt; 4. (1) Paragraph 85(2)(a) of the Act is replaced by the following: (a) an election officer or a member of the staff of a returning officer; (2) Subsection 85(2) of the Act is amended by striking out the word ``and'' at the end of paragraph (d) and by adding the following after paragraph (e): (f) electoral district agents of registered associations; (g) leadership contestants and their leadership campaign agents; (h) nomination contestants and their financial agents; and (i) financial agents of registered third parties. 5. (1) Subsection 340(1) of the Act is replaced by the following: Reallocation in case of deregistration 340. (1) If a registered party to which broadcasting time has been allocated under this Part is subsequently deregistered, the Broadcasting Arbitrator, within two weeks after publication in the Canada
[...] Gazette of the notice of deregistration, shall convene the representatives of the remaining registered parties and eligible parties to which broadcasting time has been allocated for the purpose of reallocating that party's broadcasting time
[...] (2) Subsection 340(3) of the Act is replaced by the following: Exception (3) If the deregistration or cessation of eligibility referred to in subsection (1) or (2), respectively, occurs after the issue of the writs for a general election, the broadcasting time that was allocated to the deregistered party or to the party that has ceased to be eligible shall not be reallocated. 6.

House bill C-201

37th Parliament, 1st session
January 29, 2001 to September 16, 2002
Historical information
An Act respecting the protection of employees in the public service who make allegations in good faith respecting wrongdoing in the public service

Short title: Whistle Blower Human Rights Act

Bill type
Private Member’s Bill
Sponsor
Gurmant Grewal
Current status
Outside the Order of Precedence
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on February 1, 2001 (House of Commons)
Found in bill text:
[...] body'' means: (a) either House of Parliament or any committee of either or both of them, or any member of either House; (b) the Office of the Auditor General; (c) any court constituted under an Act of Parliament or of the legislature of a Province, or any public or judicial enquiry or commission established pursuant to such an Act or by order of the Governor in Council or any member of such court, enquiry or commission; (d) any federal, provincial, or local regulatory, administrative or public agency or authority or a creation thereunder; (e) the Royal Canadian Mounted police, or any other law enforcement agency in Canada or peace officer; (f) any department or ministry of the federal or provincial government; (g) a parent Crown corporation or Crown corporation as defined in the Financial Administration Act; (h) any division, board, bureau, office, committee, commission, agency or employee of any of the persons or bodies described in paragraphs (a) to (g); (i) any publishing or broadcasting
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