Bill C-9 explained in plain English

This artifact is a record of proceedings in the House of Commons on March 29, 2010. It details the introduction and first reading of Bill C-9, the "Jobs and Economic Growth Act," which aims to implement provisions from the March 4, 2010 budget and other measures. The record shows various debates on different bills and topics, including discussions on Supreme Court appointments, trade agreements with Jordan and Colombia, and matters related to veterans affairs, agriculture, and democratic reform. Importantly, it notes the introduction of Bill C-9, the "Jobs and Economic Growth Act", which was read for the first time and ordered to be printed.

On March 31, 2010, the House of Commons debated Bill C-9, "An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 4, 2010 and other measures." This sitting included "Statements by Members" on various topics, "Oral Questions" where members discussed issues like international development, Afghanistan, tax harmonization, and employment insurance, and a debate on "Government Orders" concerning Bill C-9. The debate on Bill C-9 highlighted measures such as eliminating tariffs on manufacturing inputs, changes to private pension plans, and enabling credit unions to incorporate federally. Following the debate, the House proceeded to "Private Members' Business," which involved divisions (votes) on Bill C-444 and Bill C-232. The sitting concluded with "Adjournment Proceedings" where a specific issue regarding international aid funding was discussed.

On April 1, 2010, the House of Commons debated Bill C-9, the Jobs and Economic Growth Act, at its second reading stage. This record shows the debate, which covered various aspects of the bill, including economic stimulus, corporate taxes, the employment insurance fund, environmental assessments, and support for specific industries like forestry and agriculture. Members from different parties raised concerns about the bill's impact on the economy, job creation, environmental protection, and fairness to various sectors and provinces. The debate also included discussions on unrelated matters like democratic reform and the handling of information related to the mission in Afghanistan. The Hansard record captures a snapshot of these discussions and the procedural activities of the House on that day.

This document is a record of a sitting of the House of Commons on April 12, 2010. During this sitting, the House engaged in Private Members' Business, Government Orders, Statements by Members, Oral Questions, and Routine Proceedings. A key debate during Government Orders focused on Bill C-9, the Jobs and Economic Growth Act, which implemented provisions from the March 4, 2010 budget. Members from various parties (Bloc Québécois, NDP, Liberal, Conservative) debated the bill's implications, with significant discussion on its economic impact, job creation, tax measures, social programs, and specific industry impacts like telecommunications and Canada Post. There were also extensive discussions and points of order raised regarding the release of documents related to the Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan, with members debating parliamentary privilege and the executive's role in withholding information.

This document is a record of a sitting of the House of Commons on April 13, 2010, during the second reading debate of Bill C-9, an act related to budget provisions and other measures. The sitting included routine proceedings such as the tabling of reports and the presentation of petitions on various topics, followed by government orders where the debate on Bill C-9 took place. Multiple members from different parties participated in the debate, discussing various aspects of the bill, including its economic impact, provisions related to employment insurance, environmental assessments, and changes affecting Canada Post. The sitting also included statements by members on various issues and oral questions directed to the government on matters of ethics and other policy areas. The debate on Bill C-9, as well as private members' business and committee reports, occupied a significant portion of the sitting.

This document is a record of the House of Commons sitting on April 15, 2010. It details various proceedings including the introduction of bills, presentation of petitions, points of order, oral questions regarding Afghan detainees and ethics, statements by members on various topics, and the continuation of debate on Bill C-9, the Jobs and Economic Growth Act. It also includes discussions on private members' business related to the protection of military insignia and concludes with adjournment proceedings.

On April 16, 2010, the House of Commons continued its second reading debate on Bill C-9, an act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 4, 2010. During the debate, a Member raised concerns about the bill's size and the number of diverse measures it contained, suggesting it was too broad and hindered the House's ability to properly examine its components. The debate also touched upon other matters before the House, including the Keeping Canadians Safe (International Transfer of Offenders) Act and various statements by members on diverse topics. The sitting concluded with a division on a time allocation motion related to Bill C-2 (Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act) and the continuation of the debate on Bill C-5 (Keeping Canadians Safe Act).

On April 19, 2010, the House of Commons debated Bill C-9, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 4, 2010 and other measures. This debate is part of the second reading stage of the bill, where Members of Parliament discuss the bill's general principles. The provided text details discussions on various other matters, including the Income Tax Act (Bill C-470), the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Bill C-2), and other routine proceedings and statements by members. The provided text does not contain the full text of Bill C-9. The debate on Bill C-2 concluded with the bill being referred to a committee, and the debate on Bill C-9 proceeded to second reading.

This document is a record of a sitting of the House of Commons on Friday, May 14, 2010. The sitting included a question of privilege raised by MP Paul Szabo regarding statements made about his conduct as Chair of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics. The House also debated various government orders, including Bill C-15 concerning nuclear liability and compensation. Additionally, there were several statements by members on various topics, oral questions on the economy, national defence, securities, and other matters, and discussions on committee reports.

This record details a sitting of the Senate on July 12, 2010, which included the introduction of a new senator, discussions on various topics including the British Columbia forestry industry, the G(irls)20 Summit, and the sentencing of Ms. Sakineh Ashtiani. A significant portion of the sitting was dedicated to debating a motion to limit debate on Bill C-9, the Jobs and Economic Growth Act. The Senate also received notice of a motion to suspend the next day's sitting for royal assent or adjournment and a motion to authorize a committee to travel. Several questions were posed during Question Period on topics such as the fight against obesity, the status of Omar Khadr, renewable energy, and comments by Prime Minister's staff. The sitting concluded with the Senate proceeding to Orders of the Day, including a motion to allocate time for debate on Bill C-9, the consideration of a committee report, and ultimately, third reading and passage of Bill C-9. The sitting also included tributes to a page and Senate staff, followed by a suspension for Royal Assent, which was received for Bill C-9. The Senate then adjourned until September 28, 2010.

This document records a sitting of the Senate on July 12, 2010. The sitting included the introduction of a new Senator, Salma Ataullahjan, and discussions on various topics including the British Columbia forestry industry, the G(girls)20 Summit, the sentencing of Sakineh Ashtiani in Iran, the centenary celebration of Nutana Collegiate, the Canadian economy, and environmental issues. A significant portion of the debate focused on Bill C-9, the budget implementation bill. Senators debated a motion to allocate time for debate on the bill, with many expressing concerns about the omnibus nature of the bill and the curtailment of debate. The report stage of Bill C-9 and subsequent amendments were discussed, as well as the bill's third reading. The sitting concluded with Royal Assent being granted to Bill C-9.

This document is a record of the House of Commons sitting on May 27, 2010. The sitting included "Statements by Members," "Oral Questions," "Routine Proceedings," "Government Orders" (including debate on Bill C-9, the Jobs and Economic Growth Act, and consideration of National Defence estimates), and "Private Members' Business." The document also includes the text of an address by the President of Mexico to both Houses of Parliament. The main focus of the sitting was the debate on various aspects of Bill C-9, with members from different parties raising concerns about its omnibus nature, specific provisions like the sale of AECL, changes to the EI Act, and environmental assessments. There was also a significant portion dedicated to discussing the National Defence estimates, covering topics such as the mission in Afghanistan, equipment procurement (including F-18s and search and rescue aircraft), infrastructure projects, personnel issues, and support for veterans.

On May 31, 2010, the House of Commons debated Bill C-9, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 4, 2010 and other measures. The debate included discussions on the economy, competitiveness, corporate tax rates, free trade agreements, employment insurance, aviation security charges, environmental assessments, and the privatization of Crown corporations like AECL and Canada Post. Several members expressed concerns that significant policy changes were being bundled into the budget bill rather than being debated as separate legislation. The House also heard statements by members on various topics and proceeded with oral questions on public safety, firearms, offshore drilling, and maternal and child health. The committee of the whole then began considering the main estimates for Natural Resources, with discussions focusing on clean energy, oil sands development, forestry, nuclear energy, and environmental regulations.

On June 3, 2010, the House of Commons considered Bill C-9, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 4, 2010 and other measures, during its report stage. This sitting included routine proceedings, oral questions on various topics including the G8 and G20 summits, committees of the House, offshore drilling, and ethics, as well as government orders concerning Bill C-9. The debate on Bill C-9 involved numerous members, primarily from opposition parties, who raised concerns about the bill's length, the inclusion of non-budgetary items, and specific policy changes related to environmental assessments, Canada Post, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), and the Employment Insurance Act. The sitting concluded with a division on a time allocation motion for Bill C-9, which was agreed to, followed by the consideration of private members' business and adjournment proceedings.

This record details a debate in the House of Commons on June 4, 2010, concerning Bill C-9, the Jobs and Economic Growth Act. Members of Parliament discussed various aspects of the bill, including proposed changes to Canada Post's services and the privatization of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL). Opposition members raised concerns about the length and scope of the omnibus bill, arguing that it contained measures that should have been debated separately. Government members defended the bill, highlighting its economic benefits and the need for timely passage. The debate also touched upon other issues, such as the G8 and G20 summits, climate change policies, and employment insurance.

This document is a record of a sitting of the House of Commons on June 7, 2010. It includes debates on several bills, including Bill C-475 (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) and Bill C-2 (Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act). There were also statements by members on various topics and oral questions regarding the G8 and G20 summits. The sitting included votes on several motions related to Bill C-9, the Jobs and Economic Growth Act, which were all defeated. Finally, there were discussions and motions related to Bill C-23, the Eliminating Pardons for Serious Crimes Act, and adjournment proceedings.

This document records the third reading debate in the House of Commons on Bill C-9, an Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled on March 4, 2010. During this debate, Members of Parliament from various parties discussed and debated the bill's provisions. Topics raised included economic growth initiatives, tax measures, the impact on businesses and families, environmental regulations, the sale of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, changes to Canada Post services, Employment Insurance reforms, and the air travellers security charge. The debate also included discussions on the G8 and G20 summits, political party financing, and other unrelated matters, typical of a comprehensive budget implementation bill.