Bill S-212 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (tax relief for Nunavik)
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
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Bill S-212 proposes to amend the Excise Tax Act to provide tax relief in Nunavik by establishing a 0% GST rate for supplies made there and exempting certain petroleum products and fuels from excise and sales taxes.
Bill S-212 proposes to amend the Excise Tax Act to provide tax relief for people living in Nunavik. It aims to achieve this by setting the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate at 0% for goods and services supplied in Nunavik and by exempting petroleum products and fuels sold or purchased in Nunavik from certain excise and sales taxes. The bill also defines "Nunavik" for the purposes of the act by referencing Quebec provincial legislation regarding northern villages and the Kativik Regional Government.
- Amends the Excise Tax Act to provide tax relief for Nunavik.
- Establishes a 0% Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate for the supply of goods and services in Nunavik.
- Exempts petroleum products and fuels sold or purchased in Nunavik from certain excise and consumption or sales taxes.
- Defines "Nunavik" for the purposes of the Excise Tax Act, referencing Quebec's Northern Villages and Kativik Regional Government Act.
- Residents and businesses in Nunavik.
- Suppliers of goods and services in Nunavik.
- Consumers purchasing petroleum products and fuels in Nunavik.
- The Government of Canada (in its administration of the Excise Tax Act).
- Right to a 0% GST rate on goods and services supplied in Nunavik.
- Exemption from certain excise and consumption or sales taxes on petroleum products and fuels sold or purchased in Nunavik.
- The Act comes into force on January 1 of the year following the year in which it receives royal assent.
- A reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to 0% for supplies made in Nunavik.
- Exemptions from certain excise and consumption or sales taxes on petroleum products and fuels sold or purchased in Nunavik.
- The bill relies on a definition of "Nunavik" established in Quebec provincial law, which may have its own specific interpretations or limitations.
- The extent to which specific petroleum products and fuels are exempted depends on the detailed provisions within the Excise Tax Act that this bill modifies, which are not fully elaborated in the provided text.
The bill amends various sections and schedules of the Excise Tax Act to implement tax relief measures for Nunavik, including defining Nunavik, creating new exemptions, and potentially affecting how certain goods and services are taxed.
Source: Multiple sections, including sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the bill, which amend various parts of the Excise Tax Act.
This Quebec provincial act is referenced to define the geographical area known as "Nunavik" within the federal Excise Tax Act.
Source: Section 1 of the bill, which amends subsection 2(1) of the Excise Tax Act, and Section 4 of the bill, which adds Part XI to Schedule VI of the Excise Tax Act.
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Official textParliamentary Process
Bill S-212, concerning tax relief for Nunavik, completed its First Reading in the Senate on March 10, 2010, and was later referred to committee.
On March 10, 2010, Bill S-212, an Act to amend the Excise Tax Act for tax relief in Nunavik, completed its First Reading in the Senate. The bill was later referred to a committee on March 31, 2010, after passing Second Reading on March 17, 2010. Speeches related to the bill were given at the Second Reading stage.
On March 10, 2010, in the Senate, Bill S-212, aiming to amend the Excise Tax Act for tax relief in Nunavik, was introduced and given first reading.
This artifact details a Senate sitting on March 10, 2010. The primary procedural event concerning Bill S-212 was its introduction and first reading. Other proceedings included tributes to individuals, tabling of committee reports, notices of motions for committee studies, question period discussions on various topics including the budget and HST, and debates on other bills. Bill S-212 itself was introduced by Senator Charlie Watt and read for the first time. It was then scheduled for second reading two days later. The artifact does not contain the text of the bill or details about its substantive provisions, only the procedural step of its introduction.
Bill S-212, aimed at providing tax relief for Nunavik, successfully passed its second reading in the Senate and was then sent to committee.
This record indicates that Bill S-212, concerning tax relief for Nunavik, completed its second reading stage in the Senate on March 17, 2010. Following this, it was referred to a committee on March 31, 2010. The record also notes a sponsor's speech and a response speech were given during the second reading on March 17, 2010. The bill's current status is "At consideration in committee in the Senate".
On March 17, 2010, the Senate debated Bill S-212 concerning tax relief for Nunavik, with the debate being adjourned, and addressed other routine proceedings and committee business.
On March 17, 2010, the Senate continued its work on various matters. The Senate debated Bill S-212, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (tax relief for Nunavik). The debate on Bill S-212 was adjourned. The Senate also debated Bill S-210, An Act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act and the Auditor General Act. This debate was also adjourned. The Senate considered a question of privilege raised by Senator Wallace concerning Senator Lavigne's attendance in the Senate. The Speaker reserved a ruling on this matter. Additionally, there were Senate statements on various topics, and routine proceedings involving tabling reports and introducing bills. Orders of the Day included continued debate on the Speech from the Throne and motions to authorize committees to study specific issues.
During the Senate's second reading debate on Bill S-212, Senator Charlie Watt spoke in support of the bill, which aims to provide tax relief for Nunavik, before the debate was adjourned.
On March 17, 2010, during the Senate's second reading debate on Bill S-212, "An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (tax relief for Nunavik)", Senator Charlie Watt, the bill's sponsor, delivered a speech explaining the proposed legislation. The Senate also engaged in discussions on other matters, including a debate regarding Senator Lavigne's attendance and a lengthy discussion about parliamentary reform, specifically concerning the structure and powers of the Senate. The debate on Bill S-212 was adjourned.
During a Senate sitting on March 31, 2010, senators debated and advanced several bills, including those related to tax conventions, criminal code amendments on suicide bombings, and tax relief for Nunavik, before Royal Assent was granted to supply bills and the Senate adjourned.
This record details a sitting of the Senate on March 31, 2010. While the sitting included discussions on various topics such as the fiftieth anniversary of the right to vote for Aboriginal peoples, prostate cancer awareness, and issues concerning francophones in Western Canada, it also included procedural stages for several bills. Specifically, the Senate debated and gave second reading to Bill S-3 (Tax Conventions Implementation Bill), Bill S-215 (Criminal Code amendment regarding suicide bombings), and Bill S-212 (Excise Tax Act amendment for tax relief in Nunavik). All three bills were referred to committee for further study. The sitting concluded with Royal Assent being given to two supply bills (Bill C-6 and Bill C-7) and an adjournment motion.
During the second reading debate of Bill S-212, Senator Neufeld argued against the proposed tax relief for Nunavik, citing fairness issues for other regions, and the bill proceeded to committee.
This artifact summarizes a debate in the Senate concerning Bill S-212, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (tax relief for Nunavik). The debate occurred during the second reading stage of the bill. Senator Richard Neufeld spoke against the bill, arguing that while tax relief for Nunavik residents is important, the proposed measures are unfair because they exclude other northern communities and Canadians in similar situations. He highlighted existing tax relief measures and stated that the government prefers broad-based tax relief. Senator Claudette Tardif called for the question, and the motion for second reading was agreed to, with the bill being referred to committee. The artifact also includes discussions on other unrelated bills and topics.
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