Bill S-217 explained in plain English

On March 21, 2013, the Senate of Canada convened for a sitting where various procedural matters were addressed. During this sitting, Bill S-217, an Act to amend the Financial Administration Act concerning the borrowing of money, was introduced and received its first reading. Several other bills were also introduced, advanced, or debated, and various reports from Senate committees were tabled. Senators also engaged in Question Period on diverse topics and passed a motion to allocate time for the third reading of Bill C-27. The sitting included statements from senators on various subjects, such as congratulations to fellow senators, cultural observances, and timely issues like energy security.

This is a record of a Senate sitting on March 26, 2013, which included debates on various topics and the consideration of several bills. Notably, Bill S-217, concerning amendments to the Financial Administration Act regarding borrowing of money, was adjourned for debate at the second reading stage. Other legislative items included third reading debates on bills related to the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, alterations in the law touching the Succession to the Throne, and amendments to the Criminal Code. The sitting also featured routine proceedings where committee reports were presented and tabled, questions were asked during Question Period on topics like skills training programs and foreign aid, and the Main Estimates for 2013-2014 were considered.

On March 26, 2013, the Senate was engaged in various procedural matters and debates. Notably, Bill S-217, concerning amendments to the Financial Administration Act regarding borrowing of money, was introduced and debate was adjourned. Other discussions included reports from Senate committees on various topics, questions regarding government budgets and foreign aid, and debates on other bills like those amending the Criminal Code and the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act. The Senate also dealt with matters related to the Succession to the Throne and the Canadian Human Rights Act.

This Senate sitting on May 21, 2013, included tributes to the late Senator Doug Finley, tabling of official documents like Supplementary Estimates (A), and discussions on various matters including questions of privilege and other bills. The debate on Bill S-217, An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (borrowing of money), occurred at the second reading stage. Senators spoke about the bill's potential impact on the government's financial management, borrowing authority, and transparency requirements. The government expressed concerns that repealing parts of the Financial Administration Act would harm Canada's ability to respond to financial crises and reduce transparency. The bill was ultimately referred to the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance.

This artifact is a record of a debate that took place in the Senate on May 21, 2013. The primary focus of this particular debate was to pay tribute to the late Honourable Senator Doug Finley. The artifact also includes procedural items such as the tabling of reports and notices of motions, as well as discussions related to questions of privilege concerning Senators Duffy and Harb. Bill S-217, concerning amendments to the Financial Administration Act regarding borrowing of money, was also read at second reading and referred to committee. During the debate on Bill S-217, the government expressed concerns about its potential impact on Canada's ability to respond to financial crises and its effect on transparency and accountability. The debate also touched upon the modernization of Canada's military justice system through Bill C-15 and various reports from the Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration Committee concerning senators' expense claims.

On June 20, 2013, the Senate convened. The artifact indicates that a committee report related to Bill S-217, an Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (borrowing of money), was presented. The report recommended that the bill not proceed further in the Senate. The artifact does not contain the full text of the bill or the reasons provided in the report for this recommendation.