Parliament of Canada

S-5 44th Parliament, 1st session November 22, 2021, to present

An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act
Short title: Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act
Bill type
Senate Government Bill
Sponsor

Summary

Current status
At consideration in the Senate of amendments made by the House of Commons
Latest activity
Consideration of House of Commons amendments on June 6, 2023 (Senate)

Progress

End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, February 9, 2022
Chamber sittings
Sitting date Debates (Hansard)
February 9, 2022
End of stage activities
Second reading, April 7, 2022
Referral to committee, April 7, 2022
Chamber sittings
Sitting date Debates (Hansard)
March 1, 2022
Sitting 22
Major speeches
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April 6, 2022
April 7, 2022
Sitting 34
Major speeches
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End of stage activity
Committee report presented with amendments, June 20, 2022
Committee reports
Committee meetings
Meeting date Details
April 28, 2022
 Meeting 7
May 5, 2022
 Meeting 8
May 12, 2022
 Meeting 9
May 12, 2022
 Meeting 10
May 17, 2022
 Meeting 12
May 31, 2022
 Meeting 14
June 1, 2022
 Meeting 15
June 2, 2022
 Meeting 16
June 7, 2022
 Meeting 17
June 7, 2022
 Meeting 18
June 9, 2022
 Meeting 19
June 16, 2022
 Meeting 20
Chamber sittings
Sitting date Debates (Hansard)
June 20, 2022
End of stage activity
Third reading, June 22, 2022
Bill passed by the Senate with amendments
Chamber sittings
Sitting date Debates (Hansard)
June 22, 2022
End of stage activity
First reading, September 28, 2022
Chamber sittings
Sitting date Debates (Hansard)
September 28, 2022
End of stage activity
Second reading and referral to committee, November 3, 2022
Chamber sittings
Sitting date Debates (Hansard)
October 7, 2022
Sitting 110
Major speeches
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October 18, 2022
Sitting 112
Major speeches
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October 19, 2022
Sitting 113
Major speeches
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October 24, 2022
October 31, 2022
November 2, 2022
November 3, 2022
Sitting 124
Agreed to (Vote 210)
2nd reading and referral to committee - ENVI
End of stage activity
Committee report presented with amendments, March 22, 2023
Committee report
Committee meetings
Meeting date Minutes
November 22, 2022
 Meeting 38
November 25, 2022
 Meeting 39
November 29, 2022
 Meeting 40
December 2, 2022
 Meeting 41
December 6, 2022
 Meeting 42
December 9, 2022
 Meeting 43
December 13, 2022
 Meeting 44
January 30, 2023
 Meeting 45
February 2, 2023
 Meeting 46
February 6, 2023
 Meeting 47
February 9, 2023
 Meeting 48
February 13, 2023
 Meeting 49
February 16, 2023
 Meeting 50
March 6, 2023
 Meeting 51
March 9, 2023
 Meeting 52
Chamber sittings
Sitting date Debates (Hansard)
March 22, 2023
End of stage activity
Concurrence at report stage, May 16, 2023
Chamber sittings
Sitting date Debates (Hansard)
May 3, 2023
May 15, 2023
May 16, 2023
End of stage activity
Third reading, May 30, 2023
Chamber sittings
Sitting date Debates (Hansard)
May 29, 2023
May 30, 2023
Sitting 202
Agreed to (Vote 338)
3rd reading

Consideration of messages between the Senate and House of Commons

Message date Type Debates (Hansard)
May 30, 2023 Message sent to the Senate Sitting 202
June 1, 2023 Consideration of House of Commons amendments Sitting 129
June 6, 2023 Consideration of House of Commons amendments Sitting 130

Details

Recorded votes

House of Commons

Vote 210 — November 3, 2022
Result:
Agreed To
2nd reading of Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act
Yeas:
320
Nays:
0
Paired:
0
Total:
320
Vote 321 — May 15, 2023
Result:
Agreed To
Time allocation for Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act
Yeas:
168
Nays:
142
Paired:
12
Total:
322
Vote 324 — May 16, 2023
Result:
Agreed To
Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act (report stage amendment)
Yeas:
201
Nays:
109
Paired:
12
Total:
322
Vote 325 — May 16, 2023
Result:
Negatived
Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act (report stage amendment)
Yeas:
55
Nays:
256
Paired:
12
Total:
323
Vote 326 — May 16, 2023
Result:
Agreed To
Concurrence at report stage of Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act
Yeas:
309
Nays:
2
Paired:
12
Total:
323
Vote 337 — May 30, 2023
Result:
Negatived
Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act (recommittal to a committee)
Yeas:
114
Nays:
210
Paired:
0
Total:
324
Vote 338 — May 30, 2023
Result:
Agreed To
3rd reading and adoption of Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act
Yeas:
208
Nays:
116
Paired:
0
Total:
324

Senate

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Speaker's rulings and statements

There are currently no Speaker's rulings and statements.

Major speeches at second reading

Senate

Speech date Speech Senator
March 1, 2022 Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 22) Stanley Kutcher (Independent Senators Group)
April 7, 2022 Response speech(Sitting 34) Donald Neil Plett (Conservative)

House of Commons

Speech date Speech Member of Parliament
October 7, 2022 Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 110) Terry Duguid (Liberal)
October 7, 2022 Response speech(Sitting 110) Andrew Scheer (Conservative)
October 18, 2022 Response speech(Sitting 112) Monique Pauzé (Bloc Québécois)
October 19, 2022 Response speech(Sitting 113) Laurel Collins (NDP)

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Legislative summary

A legislative summary of this bill is available from the Library of Parliament.

Departmental information

Press releases

Government of Canada seeks to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and enshrine a right to a healthy environment for all Canadians: Statement from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault (2023-02-15 | Department of the Environment)
Strengthening protections for Canadians and the environment from harmful chemicals and pollutants (2022-02-09 | Department of the Environment)

Background information

Charter Statement - Bill S-5: An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act (Tabled on 2022-03-30)
Government of Canada delivers on commitment to strengthen the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and recognizes a right to a healthy environment (2022-02-09 | Department of the Environment)
UPDATE – Strengthening the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and recognizing a right to a healthy environment (2023-02-15 | Department of the Environment)

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Further reading

New bill [S-5] enfeebles 50-year-old Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, spurs new activism. John Jackson. The Lawyer's Daily
Why federal toxics law amendments [S-5] need to address problems with carcinogens. Joseph F. Castrilli & Fe de Leon. The Lawyer's Daily
Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act - Summary of Amendments
Government of Canada Delivers on Commitment to Strengthen the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and Recognizes a Right to a Healthy Environment
New bill S-5 enfeebles 50-year-old Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, spurs new activism
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