Bill S-213 explained in plain English

On February 10, 2009, the Senate met. The main item of business related to Bill S-213, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (carbon offset tax credit), was that its second reading debate was adjourned. Other activities included congratulating Senator Marcel Prud'homme on his 45th anniversary in Parliament, tabling various reports, including those from the Auditor General and the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, and debating other bills and government actions. The debate on Bill S-213 was adjourned, meaning it was not completed on this date.

This record details a Senate sitting on February 10, 2009. The primary business was the "Debate at second reading: Sponsor’s speech" concerning Bill S-213, an Act to amend the Income Tax Act (carbon offset tax credit). The speech by Senator Grant Mitchell, the bill's sponsor, outlined the bill's purpose and addressed potential arguments against it. Other proceedings included tabling of reports, tabling of a bill for first reading, notices of inquiries, question period discussions on various topics including child care, job losses, and the situation in Zimbabwe, and debates on other bills and motions. The debate on Bill S-213 was adjourned, meaning it was not completed during this sitting.

This document is a record of the Senate sitting on April 1, 2009. The sitting included Senators' Statements, Routine Proceedings, Question Period, and Orders of the Day. Notably, Bill S-213, an Act to amend the Income Tax Act concerning a carbon offset tax credit, was at the second reading stage and its debate was continued. Other legislative matters were also discussed, including amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, the Customs Act, and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. Several questions were raised during Question Period regarding foreign affairs, scholarships, prison farms, and housing strategies. There were also discussions and rulings on questions of privilege concerning committee proceedings and a senator's travel to view the seal hunt. The sitting concluded with various debates adjourned to a later date.

This document is a record of a Senate sitting that occurred on June 2, 2009. It includes procedural matters, statements by senators on various topics, committee reports, and debates on several bills. Notably, Bill S-213, concerning a carbon offset tax credit, had its second reading debate continued.

On October 6, 2009, the Senate convened and proceeded through various routine proceedings, including tabling reports and reading bills for the first time. Question Period addressed topics such as assistance for women, seniors' benefits, foreign affairs, veterans affairs, and the forest industry. The Senate then moved to Orders of the Day, debating and continuing debates on several bills, including amendments to the Tobacco Act, Bank of Canada Act, Aboriginal Languages of Canada Bill, Income Tax Act, Library and Archives of Canada Act, Citizenship Act, and Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Committees were authorized to meet during sittings, and motions regarding rules and resolutions were debated. A question of privilege was raised concerning events surrounding a committee's study of Bill C-25, with a ruling reserved by the Speaker. The sitting concluded with adjournment.

On October 7, 2009, the Senate of Canada convened for a sitting that included Senators' Statements, Routine Proceedings, Question Period, and Orders of the Day. The debate on Bill S-213 was not part of this specific sitting's recorded proceedings, as the artifact primarily details discussions on other matters such as the Coady International Institute's anniversary, the global recession, the Governor General's Awards, health indicators, and various reports tabled. A significant portion of the sitting was dedicated to debating Bill C-6, the Canada Consumer Product Safety Bill, which was read a second time and referred to committee. Another lengthy debate involved proposed amendments to the Senate Rules regarding the reinstatement of bills between sessions. The artifact also records debates on other committee reports and a motion to recognize the 'Famous Five' as honorary senators. Bill S-213 is mentioned in the context of Senate Rules regarding the reinstatement of bills, indicating it was one of the Senate public bills that could have benefited from such a procedure in a previous session.

On November 24, 2009, the Senate convened for a sitting that included tributes to a former colleague, Senator John Bryden, routine proceedings, question period, and the continuation or adjournment of debates on various bills and motions. The sitting focused heavily on recognizing Senator Bryden's contributions and experience during his 15 years in the Senate, with numerous senators sharing personal anecdotes and professional achievements. Question period addressed topics such as funding for social programs, poverty, greenhouse gas emissions, the commercial seal hunt, post-secondary student support, and official languages. Several bills were at the second reading stage, with debates being continued or adjourned, including Bill S-213, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (carbon offset tax credit).