Bill S-223 explained in plain English

On February 4, 2009, in the Senate, the first reading of Bill S-223, an Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and to enact certain other measures in order to provide assistance and protection to victims of human trafficking, was completed. This event is part of the legislative process where a bill is formally introduced.

This artifact is a record of the Senate's proceedings on February 24, 2009. The Senate conducted routine proceedings, heard several statements from senators on various topics including Canada-United States relations and the Canadian Navy, and engaged in debate on several bills. Notably, Bill S-223, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and to enact certain other measures in order to provide assistance and protection to victims of human trafficking, had its second reading debate adjourned.

This record details a Senate debate on Bill S-223, an act to help victims of human trafficking. The debate occurred during the second reading stage, where senators discuss the general principles of a bill. The sponsor of the bill, Senator Gerard A. Phalen, delivered a speech explaining the bill's purpose and provisions. Following his speech, the debate was adjourned, meaning it will continue at a later date. The artifact also includes records of other Senate business, such as tabling reports, introducing motions, and debates on other bills, none of which are directly related to Bill S-223.

This Senate sitting on April 23, 2009, included routine proceedings where various committee reports were presented. The Senate also engaged in Question Period, addressing topics such as the Oliphant Commission, expenditures of the Prime Minister's Office, and international obligations for military personnel. Several bills were discussed, including third reading of Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Customs Act, and second reading of Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Indian Oil and Gas Act. Debate on Bill S-223, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and to enact certain other measures in order to provide assistance and protection to victims of human trafficking, was adjourned. The sitting concluded with a motion for adjournment.

This Senate sitting on May 28, 2009, included various procedural activities, including the tabling of committee reports, the introduction of new bills, and the continuation of debates on several ongoing legislative matters. Notably, Bill S-223, concerning assistance and protection for victims of human trafficking, had its second reading debate continued. Several senators spoke on the bill, indicating a willingness to work towards finding acceptable wording, and the debate was adjourned.

On September 29, 2009, the Senate debated Bill S-223, an Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and to enact certain other measures in order to provide assistance and protection to victims of human trafficking. Senator Sharon Carstairs spoke in favour of the bill, noting that amendments had been proposed and met with her approval. Senator Carstairs indicated that there was cross-party support for addressing human trafficking. The Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate, Senator Gerald J. Comeau, agreed with Senator Carstairs' suggestion that the bill, along with proposed amendments, be sent to committee for examination. The Senate then voted to give the bill second reading and referred it to the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights. The sitting also included other proceedings such as tributes, tabling of reports, questions and answers, and debates on other bills.

This record details the Senate's second reading debate on Bill S-223, which aims to help victims of human trafficking. Senator Sharon Carstairs spoke in favour of the bill, noting that amendments had been agreed upon with the Minister of Immigration and Citizenship. She expressed confidence that both sides of the Senate supported the bill's goal to combat human trafficking. The Senate agreed to send the bill, along with proposed amendments, to a committee for further examination. The record also includes other Senate business, such as tributes, tabling of reports, and debates on various other bills and issues, but the main procedural event related to Bill S-223 was its referral to committee after second reading.

On December 8, 2009, in the Senate, the fourth report of the Human Rights Committee concerning Bill S-223, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and to enact certain other measures in order to provide assistance and protection to victims of human trafficking, was presented. Following the presentation, the report was scheduled for consideration at the next sitting. The Senate also dealt with various other items of business, including presentations of committee reports, notices of motions, and debates on other bills. The proceedings also included statements by senators on various topics and questions raised during Question Period.

This document is a record of proceedings in the Senate on December 14, 2009. It covers various activities including Senators' Statements on diverse topics, Routine Proceedings where reports were tabled and bills were introduced, Question Period addressing government policies and actions, and Orders of the Day where several bills and committee reports were debated or considered. Notably, Bill S-223, concerning assistance and protection for victims of human trafficking, was at the Report Stage and its Fourth Report from the Human Rights Committee was presented and debated, with amendments discussed. The debate included discussions on aligning definitions with the Criminal Code and Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and removing issues of provincial jurisdiction.

On December 15, 2009, the Senate met for its Report Stage consideration of Bill S-223. The sitting included various proceedings such as Senators' Statements on diverse topics, Routine Proceedings including notices of motions, and Question Period covering areas like environment, public safety, and health. The Orders of the Day featured debates and readings of several bills, including Bill C-6 (Consumer Product Safety Act), Bill C-56 (Employment Insurance Act amendments), Bill C-64 (Appropriation Bill), Bill S-8 (Tax Conventions Implementation), Bill C-27 (Electronic Commerce Protection), and importantly, Bill S-223. The Senate adopted the Fourth Report of the Human Rights Committee regarding Bill S-223, which was then read a third time and passed. The sitting concluded with Royal Assent given to several bills and adjournment until January 26, 2010.

This record details a sitting of the Senate on December 15, 2009. The sitting included Senator statements on various topics, routine proceedings, question period, and orders of the day. The Orders of the Day section lists several bills being debated or read, including Bill S-223, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and to enact certain other measures in order to provide assistance and protection to victims of human trafficking. The record shows that Bill S-223 was adopted at third reading in the Senate on this date. Other activities included debates on consumer product safety, employment insurance, and various government spending estimates.