Bill S-210 explained in plain English

This document records a Senate sitting on November 20, 2013. During this sitting, Senator Pierrette Ringuette introduced Bill S-210, an Act to amend the Criminal Code concerning the criminal interest rate. The bill was given first reading and placed on the Order Paper for second reading. The sitting also included discussions and statements on various other topics, including the Holodomor, National Child Day, Hockey Canada Week, the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy, bullying prevention, and reports from several Senate committees. Several other bills were also discussed, including Bill S-3 concerning the Coastal Fisheries Protection Act and Bill C-394 concerning criminal organization recruitment.

On November 26, 2013, the Senate met. During this sitting, the Senate proceeded with the second reading debate of Bill S-210, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal interest rate). The debate was adjourned, meaning it was paused to be continued at a later time. Several other matters were also discussed and debated in the Senate during this sitting, including reports being tabled, notices of motions, and debates on other bills and issues. The artifact does not contain the full text of Bill S-210, but rather the record of the debate related to its second reading.

This document contains the transcript of a Senate debate that occurred on November 26, 2013. The debate included discussions on various topics such as the "Truth and Reconciliation Commission," "Project s.t.e.p." (a youth substance abuse program), the "Fiftieth Anniversary of I Have a Dream Speech," and "British Columbia Reconciliation Week." It also features discussions related to bills, including Bill S-210, "An Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal interest rate)," which was introduced and debated at second reading. Other bills mentioned and debated or adjourned include Bill S-201 (genetic discrimination), Bill C-279 (gender identity), Bill C-290 (sports betting), Bill C-314 (breast density awareness), Bill C-350 (offender accountability), Bill C-377 (labour organizations), and a motion concerning Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs).

This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting held on February 13, 2014. The Senate was at the second reading stage for Bill S-210, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal interest rate). However, the provided text does not contain any discussion or procedural actions related to Bill S-210 itself. Instead, the sitting included various other proceedings such as tabling of reports and documents, notices of motions, and debates on unrelated topics like "Hooked on School Days," recognizing athletes, the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie, honoring an individual, police bravery, budget matters, Senate reform, health and fitness, mental health and justice, child-rearing violence, energy sources, social housing, and the Canada Periodical Fund. The sitting concluded with a motion to adjourn until February 25, 2014. The status of Bill S-210 is not advanced in this record.

This Senate sitting on May 1, 2014, included various discussions and legislative actions. Senators paid tribute to journalists lost in the line of duty and welcomed visitors. Several bills were introduced or debated, including those concerning digital privacy, mental health, health and fitness, and the composition of corporate boards. Discussions also touched upon the Central African Republic crisis, the Canada-European Union trade agreement, and the closure of Mirabel Airport. Notably, Bill S-210, an Act to amend the Criminal Code regarding the criminal interest rate, was brought up for debate, with Senator Ghislain Maltais offering remarks.

This document is a record of Senate proceedings from May 1, 2014. It includes discussions on various topics such as recognizing journalists lost in the line of duty, welcoming visitors, acknowledging notable individuals like Miss World Canada and outstanding young farmers, and addressing important issues like the Trinity Western University School of Law, the crisis in the Central African Republic, and the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Several bills were also discussed: Bill S-4 (Digital Privacy Bill), Bill S-217 (Modernizing Boards of Directors), Bill S-211 (National Health and Fitness Day), Bill S-208 (Canadian Commission on Mental Health and Justice), Bill S-206 (Protection of Children against Standard Child-Rearing Violence), Bill S-210 (Criminal Interest Rate), and Bill C-501 (National Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Heritage Day). The Senate also debated an inquiry on the sustainability of the Canadian healthcare system.

This document records the proceedings of the Senate on May 27, 2014. The Senate discussed various matters including congratulating a Senator on completing his 50th marathon, welcoming visitors, and presenting committee reports. Key debates included Bill C-30 concerning grain transportation, Bill C-23 regarding election fairness, and Bill S-210, which aims to amend the Criminal Code regarding the criminal interest rate. There were also discussions on climate change, the Supreme Court appointment process, and the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation. The Senate adjourned the debate on Bill S-210, meaning it has not yet passed this stage.

This document summarizes a sitting of the Senate on May 29, 2014. The sitting included debates and committee reports on various bills, including those related to the Criminal Code, Canada Elections Act, Citizenship Act, and budget implementation. Notably, there was a debate and a motion in amendment regarding Bill C-217, concerning mischief related to war memorials, which ultimately passed third reading. Bill S-210, concerning the criminal interest rate, was read a second time and referred to committee. Other discussions included the Global Summit on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, a Canadian Election Observation Mission, the 100th anniversary of the RMS Empress of Ireland tragedy, recruitment in the Canadian Armed Forces, the European boycott of seal products, and the protection of Atlantic salmon sport fishing.