Bill S-214 explained in plain English

On December 10, 2015, Bill S-214, an Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (cruelty-free cosmetics), was introduced in the Senate and received its first reading. This is a procedural step and does not involve debate on the bill's content at this stage. The artifact provided primarily consists of records of Senators' Statements on various topics and debates on other Senate business, including the Speech from the Throne and committee reports, but it does not contain the text of the debate specifically on Bill S-214's first reading.

This Senate sitting on February 3, 2016, included a debate on Bill S-214, an Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act concerning cruelty-free cosmetics. Senator Carolyn Stewart Olsen moved second reading of the bill, explaining its intent to prohibit animal testing for cosmetics and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals in Canada. She detailed how the bill would amend the Food and Drugs Act and introduced provisions for the Health Minister to authorize animal testing in rare cases where no alternatives exist, with a requirement for public consultation. The debate also touched upon the evolution of scientific testing methods and international trends towards banning animal-tested cosmetics. The sitting also included tributes, tabling of committee reports, introduction of a Criminal Code amendment bill, and discussions on other legislative matters. The Question Period featured the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard addressing issues such as marine conservation, shipbuilding, aquaculture, salmon stocks, and international fish harvesting.

This document records a debate in the Senate on February 3, 2016, regarding Bill S-214, an Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act concerning cruelty-free cosmetics. The sponsor of the bill, Senator Carolyn Stewart Olsen, delivered a speech outlining the bill's purpose: to end animal testing for cosmetics in Canada and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals. She explained that the bill would amend the Food and Drugs Act to prohibit animal testing and the use of evidence from such testing for cosmetic safety. The speech also highlighted advancements in alternative testing methods and addressed potential concerns from the cosmetics industry by including a provision for the Health Minister to authorize animal testing only when no alternatives exist and human health concerns are substantiated. The debate also touched upon the broader issue of animal welfare legislation in Canada and internationally, noting that other countries have already implemented bans on animal-tested cosmetics. The speech concluded by framing the bill as a necessary step towards modernizing Canada and becoming a leader in cruelty-free practices. Following the speech, the debate was adjourned. The record also includes various other proceedings of the Senate on that day, such as tributes, tabling of reports, introduction of other bills, notices of motions, and Question Period with the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard.

This record details a sitting of the Senate on February 4, 2016. The sitting included tributes to Alberta "Bertie" Hensel Pew Baker, discussions about a tuition fund for families of fallen public safety officers, and greetings for the Lunar New Year. Procedural matters were addressed, including tabling of reports, notices of motions regarding committee studies and Question Period, and debates on several bills. Notably, debate on Bill S-214, concerning cruelty-free cosmetics, continued at second reading. Other proceedings involved discussions on the role of ministers in Senate Question Period, the process for appointing a Speaker, and committee business. The sitting concluded with an adjournment motion.

This document records a Senate sitting on April 20, 2016. The Senate dealt with various matters including tributes to Bernard Lamarre, congratulations to Senator Serge Joyal, discussions on the Chernobyl disaster, and the results of the Manitoba provincial election. The Senate also addressed the Journey to Freedom Day, tabled several committee reports, and continued debate on the Speech from the Throne and the "Canadian Public Corporations Governance Bill" (Bill S-216). Additionally, a motion was passed to authorize the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs to study the subject matter of Bill C-14 (medical assistance in dying) in advance. The sitting also included a procedural discussion about Question Period timing and the continuation of debate on Bill S-214, "An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (cruelty-free cosmetics)", which was adjourned.

This Senate sitting on May 4, 2016, included a debate on Bill S-214, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (cruelty-free cosmetics). Senator Lillian Eva Dyck spoke on the bill, generally supporting it but raising concerns about human safety and the potential impact of banning all animal testing. The sitting also included discussions on the wildfires in Fort McMurray, Mental Health Week, Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and various foreign affairs and domestic policy matters. A point of order regarding Senate rules and titles was also debated. Finally, there was a debate on Bill S-210, which sought to amend the short title of an act related to barbaric cultural practices.

This record details a Senate debate on Bill S-214, "An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (cruelty-free cosmetics)." Senator Lillian Eva Dyck spoke as the critic, indicating general support for the bill's aim to ban animal testing in the development and manufacturing of cosmetics. However, she raised significant concerns regarding the safety of cosmetic products for human users, questioning whether the bill adequately addresses this aspect. She also explored the definition of 'cruelty-free,' the potential impact of banning data derived from past animal testing, and the minister's power to make exceptions. The debate also touched upon the effectiveness of the proposed ban given the current low level of animal testing in Canada and the potential for international implications. Other discussions in the Senate on this date included statements on the Fort McMurray wildfires, Mental Health Week, Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, a notice of motion regarding Question Period, the first reading of another bill, and reports tabled. There was also a point of order raised and debated concerning the titles and duties of Senate leadership roles.

This Senate sitting on September 28, 2016, included various proceedings. While the official transcript lists Bill S-214, "An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (cruelty-free cosmetics)" under 'ORDERS OF THE DAY' for 'Second Reading—Debate Continued', the provided text does not contain the debate itself. Instead, it details other Senate business, including statements by senators on various topics, routine proceedings, question period addressing multiple government and policy issues, and other legislative items at different stages. The debate on Bill S-214 was adjourned by Senator Yonah Martin.

This document is a record of a Senate sitting on November 15, 2016. The sitting included the introduction of new senators, statements on various topics including the late Leonard Cohen and the restoration of a resort, routine proceedings where committee reports were tabled and authorized to meet, and the continuation of debate on several bills. Question Period also took place, featuring discussions on labour unions, pension plans, the temporary foreign worker program, and the aerospace industry. The sitting concluded with the adjournment of several debates and the Senate rising for the day.

On December 13, 2016, the Senate convened. The sitting included tributes to Senator Wilfred P. Moore, who was retiring. Routine proceedings covered committee reports and notices of motions. Question Period addressed softwood lumber negotiations, the Trudeau Foundation, RCMP collective bargaining, Canada-U.S. trade, victims' rights, and crude oil tanker moratoria. The Senate then proceeded with debate and votes on several bills, including amendments to the Canada Pension Plan, Budget Implementation Bill, Tobacco Act, Non-smokers' Health Act, Criminal Code, and the Food and Drugs Act concerning cruelty-free cosmetics. Several committee reports were presented and adopted, and various inquiries and debates were adjourned or continued. Bill S-214, concerning cruelty-free cosmetics, was read a second time and referred to committee.

On October 5, 2017, the Senate was in session. During Routine Proceedings, the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology presented its Sixteenth Report on Bill S-214, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (cruelty-free cosmetics). The committee reported the bill with amendments. The report was then placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting. Other proceedings included tributes to former senators, tabling of reports, notices of motions, and debates on various bills and issues, including the Energy East pipeline, advance directives, the national Holocaust memorial, the icebreaker fleet, the Phoenix pay system, and the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar.

On October 17, 2017, the Senate convened for a sitting that included routine proceedings, question period, and orders of the day. During the sitting, several items were tabled, including committee reports and responses to written questions. Notably, debate on Bill S-214, an Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (cruelty-free cosmetics), was adjourned after consideration of the sixteenth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology. The committee had agreed to two amendments, including extending the bill's implementation period by four years after Royal Assent. Other items discussed included amendments to other bills, motions regarding committee studies, and debates on various inquiries and motions concerning issues like human rights, Indigenous women in the justice system, autism, and literacy programs. The sitting also featured Question Period where the Minister of Natural Resources responded to questions on energy infrastructure, pipelines, and climate change adaptation.

This record details a Senate sitting on December 5, 2017. The sitting included tributes to the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion, discussions on children's rights, and the presentation of various committee reports and notices of motions. The Senate also debated and advanced several bills, including the Budget Implementation Bill, 2017, No. 2 (Bill C-63), the Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Bill, 2017 (Bill C-60), the Criminal Code amendment bill (Bill C-46), and the Canada Transportation Act amendment bill (Bill C-49). The sitting also included Question Period where the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development addressed various questions. Finally, debate continued on Bill S-219 (Non-Nuclear Sanctions Against Iran Bill) and Bill C-277 (Framework on Palliative Care in Canada Bill), and the Senate considered a report on Bill S-214 concerning cruelty-free cosmetics. The sitting concluded with discussions on policies for responding to harassment complaints against senators and the study of regulatory issues related to connected and automated vehicles.

On February 15, 2018, the Senate was in session. During this sitting, the Senate adopted the sixteenth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology concerning Bill S-214, an Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (cruelty-free cosmetics). Following the adoption of the committee's report, the bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for third reading at the next sitting.

This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting on March 1, 2018, during which the Senate debated Bill S-214, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (cruelty-free cosmetics). While the sitting included various procedural matters, discussions on other bills, and tributes, the key procedural event related to Bill S-214 was its third reading debate. The debate was ultimately adjourned.

This is a record of a Senate sitting that took place on May 22, 2018. The Senate spent time on various matters including statements from Senators on current events, routine proceedings such as presenting committee reports and reading bills for the first time, and debate on specific bills at the third reading stage. The sitting also included a question period with the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, and continued debate on other bills and inquiries. The sitting concluded with the Senate adjourning to the next day.

This document is a record of a Senate sitting on June 19, 2018. While the bill "An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (cruelty-free cosmetics)" (Bill S-214) is listed under "Orders of the Day" as being at "Third Reading," the provided text does not contain the debate or any procedural actions related to this specific bill. Instead, the sitting record details other Senate business, including statements by senators, routine proceedings, question period, and extensive debates on other bills (Bill C-80, Bill C-45, Bill S-203, and Bill S-237) and committee reports (Bill C-74). The sitting concluded with a vote on Bill S-214, which was passed "on division."