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Bill S-1001 explained in plain English

An Act respecting Queen's University at Kingston

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At a glance

Jurisdiction
Federal Parliament
Legislature / Parliament
Parliament of Canada
Session
41st Parliament, 1st Session
Bill number
Bill S-1001
Full title
An Act respecting Queen's University at Kingston
Current status
Passed
Latest event
Royal assent received
Last updated
Jun 26, 2011
Sponsor
Lowell Murray

Official Parliament of Canada snapshot for 41st Parliament, 1st Session. MP vote breakdowns appear when the House of Commons publishes a recorded division export for that bill. Senate and House stage details include official debate/sitting links when LEGISinfo publishes them.

Chamber
Parliament of Canada
Current Stage
Royal assent received
Latest Activity
Jun 26, 2011
Sponsor
Lowell Murray
Plain-language explanation
In plain English (our explanation)

Our plain-language take, written for civic education.

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Short Version

This bill amends the constitution of Queen's University at Kingston to alter the composition and powers of its Board of Trustees and University Council, and the election methods for their members.

What It Means

Bill S-1001, titled 'An Act respecting Queen's University at Kingston', was passed by the Canadian Parliament and received Royal Assent on June 26, 2011. The bill amends the university's founding document to change how its Board of Trustees and University Council are made up, how their members are chosen, and their powers. It clarifies the roles and election processes for the Chancellor and Rector.

What This Bill Does
  • Amends the constitution of Queen's University at Kingston.
  • Changes the composition and powers of the Board of Trustees.
  • Changes the composition and powers of the University Council.
  • Updates the methods for electing members to the Board of Trustees and University Council.
  • Clarifies the roles of the Chancellor and Rector.
  • Establishes a three-year term for the Chancellor and Rector.
  • Repeals Section 7 of a previous act concerning Queen's College at Kingston.
  • Replaces Sections 10 and 11 of a previous act concerning the Board of Trustees.
  • Repeals Sections 14 and 15 of a previous act concerning the University Council.
  • Replaces Section 17 of a previous act concerning the University Council.
  • Introduces new sections (17.1 and 17.2) detailing the Chancellor's and Rector's roles and terms.
  • Includes a transitional provision for current office holders.
  • States that this Act prevails in case of conflict with the Royal Charter or other laws.
Who Is Affected
  • Queen's University at Kingston
  • The Board of Trustees of Queen's University
  • The University Council of Queen's University
  • Faculty members of Queen's University
  • Staff members of Queen's University
  • Students of Queen's University
  • The Chancellor of Queen's University
  • The Rector of Queen's University
Rights, Duties, Or Obligations
  • The University Council is continued and retains its lawful powers and functions.
  • The University Council may make by-laws regarding its membership, elections, and officer appointments.
  • The Chancellor presides over University Council meetings and has both a deliberative and casting vote.
  • The Rector is elected by students and holds office for a three-year term.
  • This Act prevails over the Royal Charter or any conflicting law.
Important Dates
  • Royal Assent: June 26, 2011.
Uncertainties Or Limits
  • The specific details of 'by-laws' for the Board of Trustees and University Council regarding elections and appointments are not fully detailed in the Act itself, but are to be established by the respective bodies.
  • The exact number of members to be elected or appointed by the Board of Trustees (up to ten) is determined by the Board's own by-laws, as per section 10(f).
Laws Or Regulations Affected
An Act respecting Queen’s College at Kingston, and to change its name to "Queen’s University at Kingston", chapter 138 of the Statutes of Canada, 1912
repeal

Section 7 of this 1912 Act is repealed.

Source: Section 1

An Act respecting Queen’s College at Kingston, and to change its name to "Queen’s University at Kingston", chapter 138 of the Statutes of Canada, 1912
replace

Sections 10 and 11 of this 1912 Act are replaced with new provisions regarding the Board of Trustees.

Source: Section 2

An Act respecting Queen’s College at Kingston, and to change its name to "Queen’s University at Kingston", chapter 138 of the Statutes of Canada, 1912
repeal

Sections 14 and 15 of this 1912 Act are repealed.

Source: Section 3

An Act respecting Queen’s College at Kingston, and to change its name to "Queen’s University at Kingston", chapter 138 of the Statutes of Canada, 1912
replace

Section 17 of this 1912 Act is replaced with new provisions regarding the University Council.

Source: Section 4

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Official text

Parliamentary Process

Step 1
First reading
Jun 8, 2011
Completed

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Introduction and first reading, Jun 8, 2011
End of stage activity, Jun 8, 2011
Chamber sittings
Introduction and first reading - Jun 8, 2011

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Step 2
Second reading
Jun 21, 2011
Completed

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Second reading, Jun 21, 2011
Referral to committee, Jun 21, 2011
End of stage activity, Jun 21, 2011
Chamber sittings
Debate at second reading - Jun 21, 2011
Sponsor’s speech

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Step 3
Consideration in committee
Jun 23, 2011
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Committee report presented, Jun 23, 2011
End of stage activity, Jun 23, 2011
Chamber sittings
Committee report presented - Jun 23, 2011

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Step 4
Third reading
Jun 23, 2011
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Third reading, Jun 23, 2011
End of stage activity, Jun 23, 2011
Chamber sittings
Third reading - Jun 23, 2011

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Step 5
Consideration in committee
Jun 23, 2011
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Step 1
First reading
Jun 24, 2011
Completed

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First reading, Jun 23, 2011
End of stage activity, Jun 24, 2011
Chamber sittings
First reading - Jun 23, 2011

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Step 2
Second reading
Jun 24, 2011
Completed

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Second reading and referral to committee, Jun 23, 2011
End of stage activity, Jun 24, 2011
Chamber sittings
Second reading and referral to committee - Jun 23, 2011

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Step 3
Consideration in committee
Jun 24, 2011
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Committee report presented, Jun 23, 2011
End of stage activity, Jun 24, 2011
Chamber sittings
Committee report presented - Jun 23, 2011

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Step 4
Report stage
Jun 24, 2011
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Concurrence at report stage, Jun 23, 2011
End of stage activity, Jun 24, 2011
Chamber sittings
Concurrence at report stage - Jun 23, 2011

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Step 5
Third reading
Jun 24, 2011
Completed

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Third reading, Jun 23, 2011
End of stage activity, Jun 24, 2011
Chamber sittings
Third reading - Jun 23, 2011

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Step 1
Royal assent
Jun 26, 2011
Royal assent, Jun 26, 2011
End of stage activity, Jun 26, 2011
Chamber sittings
Royal assent - Jun 26, 2011
Debates of the Senate

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Vote Summary

No published recorded division

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Sponsor
Lowell Murray
Senator | Details not listed in current Senate roster
Jurisdiction
Federal Parliament

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