Bill S-219 explained in plain English

This document records the proceedings of the Senate on February 23, 2016. During this sitting, Senator David Tkachuk introduced Bill S-219, an Act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations, which was given first reading. The Senate also dealt with other procedural matters, including tabling of estimates, motions regarding committee studies, and a motion to adjust the timing of Question Period on the following day. Several senators also made statements on various topics, including international human rights, an honour bestowed upon Senator Claudette Tardif, economic challenges in Saskatchewan, World Thinking Day, and the passing of a prominent radio personality. Notably, the bill was defeated at a later stage not detailed in this record.

This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting on March 24, 2016. During this sitting, several items were discussed and debated, including statements on various topics, tabling of reports, and debates on several bills. Notably, Bill S-219, "An Act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations," was introduced for second reading and its debate was adjourned. The sitting concluded with a motion to adjourn until April 12, 2016. The record does not indicate any votes taken or final outcomes for most of the proceedings, other than the adoption of committee reports and appropriation bills, and the advancement of some bills to third reading.

On March 24, 2016, the Senate debated Bill S-219, An Act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations. The debate occurred at the second reading stage. Senator David Tkachuk, the bill's sponsor, presented the bill, outlining its three primary components. He explained that the bill aims to prevent the easing of current sanctions against Iran unless Iran ceases its terrorist activity, incitement to hatred, and shows significant improvement in human rights. It also requires an annual report on these issues and consideration for listing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group. Senator Tkachuk detailed Iran's alleged involvement in human rights abuses, terrorism, and incitement to genocide, citing specific incidents and statements. The debate was adjourned, meaning the bill was not moved forward on this date.

This document is a record of a Senate sitting on May 19, 2016. The sitting included Senators' Statements on various topics, Routine Proceedings where reports were tabled and notices of motions were given, and Question Period where senators asked questions about government initiatives, industry concerns, and provincial issues. The sitting also involved debate on Bill S-219, An Act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations, which was at the second reading stage. The debate on Bill S-219 was continued. Additionally, there was a ruling by the Speaker on a point of order regarding the titles and remuneration of certain senators, and a motion concerning the scheduling of Question Period on May 31, 2016, was adopted. The sitting concluded with the adoption of various committee reports and a motion to adjourn until May 30, 2016.

This record details a Senate sitting on May 19, 2016, which included routine proceedings, question period, and debates on various matters. Notably, the debate on Bill S-219, "An Act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations," was continued. Senator George Baker spoke in support of the bill in principle, emphasizing the importance of Senate committees in scrutinizing legislation and highlighting the increasing frequency with which Senate committee work is cited in court cases. He recommended that the bill be sent to the Foreign Affairs Committee for further study. Following this debate, the bill was ultimately defeated, as indicated by the provided bill status. The sitting also included discussions on other topics, such as the Commissioner of Official Languages' annual report, motions regarding committee meetings, questions about the manufacturing sector, the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, provincial issues, exploitation and trafficking in persons, chinook salmon, and foreign investment in housing, as well as a point of order regarding the titles of Senate officials and a private bill for La Capitale Financial Security Insurance Company. The sitting concluded with adjournment.

This artifact details a Senate sitting on October 5, 2016, during which Bill S-219, concerning deterring Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations, proceeded to second reading and was subsequently referred to committee. The sitting also included other routine proceedings, question period, and debates on various other bills and motions.

This document records a Senate sitting on April 4, 2017. During this sitting, various routine proceedings occurred, including the presentation of committee reports. Specifically, the Senate Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committee presented its Tenth Report regarding Bill S-219, "An Act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations," without amendment. The bill was then placed on the Orders of the Day for third reading at the next sitting. The sitting also included Senators' Statements on various topics, Question Period with the Minister of Veterans Affairs, and debates on several other bills.

On June 13, 2017, the Senate met and conducted its regular business. The primary focus of this sitting, as indicated by the provided text, was not related to Bill S-219. Instead, the sitting included several statements by senators on various topics, routine proceedings such as tabling reports and notices of motions, question period on a range of government matters, and the consideration of multiple bills at different stages. Notably, Bill S-219, "An Act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations," was at the third reading stage, and the debate on its third reading was adjourned. The text does not indicate that any procedural action was taken on Bill S-219 during this specific sitting beyond the adjournment of debate.

On October 5, 2017, the Senate was engaged in various procedural activities, including the tabling of reports, the presentation of committee reports on bills, and the continuation of debates on several bills. Notably, there was a debate at the third reading stage of Bill S-219, an act intended to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations. The debate included discussions on the effectiveness and potential negative consequences of the bill, particularly concerning its impact on diplomatic relations and efforts to encourage positive change in Iran. The bill's status at this stage was 'not completed,' and it was later defeated.

This document records a Senate sitting on October 26, 2017. The sitting included statements on the "Me Too" campaign and recognition of Dr. Dennis Nimchuk. Several committee reports were presented and tabled, and notice was given for a motion to authorize a committee study. Question Period covered topics such as the Disability Tax Credit, support for former Sears Canada employees, tax system transparency, judicial nominations, adverse drug reaction reporting, the National Holocaust Monument, litigation management, and the Champlain Bridge. The Senate also debated and made amendments related to the National Anthem Act, continued debate on other bills including Bill S-219 concerning Iran, and adopted a report on the crisis in Venezuela. Various committee extension requests and study authorizations were also processed. The sitting concluded with an adjournment motion.

This document is a record of a Senate sitting on October 31, 2017. It includes tributes to the late Honourable P. Michael Pitfield, tabling of various committee reports, notices of motions, and debates on several bills and inquiries. Notably, the sitting included a debate concerning Bill S-219, 'An Act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations,' which was ultimately defeated. Other discussions touched upon patient safety, discrimination in the Indian Act, cannabis legalization, the National Shipbuilding Strategy, and the overrepresentation of Indigenous women in prisons. The sitting also featured Question Period with the Minister of National Defence, addressing topics such as aircraft procurement, peacekeeping operations, and sexual misconduct within the Canadian Armed Forces.

This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting that occurred on November 30, 2017. The sitting included various procedural activities, such as tabling of documents, notices of motions, and debates on several bills and inquiries. Notably, the debate on Bill S-219, An Act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations, was continued, with Senator Ratna Omidvar expressing concerns about the bill's approach of disengagement and advocating for diplomacy and engagement. The sitting also included debates on Bills C-17 (Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act), C-45 (Legalization of Cannabis), C-49 (Transportation Modernization Act), and S-210 (Amending Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, Civil Marriage Act, and Criminal Code). Several inquiries were also debated, including those on Gender Equality Week, Pipelines, the "Sober Second Thinking" proposal, and Autism families. The Senate also adopted several motions, including one to affect Question Period on December 5, 2017, and one to adjourn until December 4, 2017. The Senate ultimately defeated Bill S-219.

This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting on December 5, 2017. The sitting included statements from Senators regarding the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion and children's rights. Routine proceedings involved tabling reports and presenting committee reports. The Orders of the Day indicate that the Senate was considering several bills at various stages, including budget implementation bills, a miscellaneous statute law amendment bill, and bills related to the Criminal Code and transportation modernization. A significant portion of the sitting involved Question Period, where various ministers fielded questions on topics like housing, early learning, childcare, sex trafficking, cannabis legalization, and ethics. The sitting concluded with ongoing debates on several bills, including Bill S-219 (An Act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations) at third reading, Bill C-277 (Framework on Palliative Care in Canada) at third reading, and Bill S-214 (An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (cruelty-free cosmetics)) at report stage.

On February 27, 2018, the Senate convened for a sitting that included the introduction of a new senator, Robert (Rob) Black. The sitting also featured statements on the Tuck Walters Award and Black History Month, as well as discussions on various government business items, including questions about the Prime Minister's trip to India, the Phoenix pay system, the Cannabis Bill, and the Trans Mountain Pipeline. The Senate also debated and adopted reports from committees and continued debates on several bills, including Bill S-219, An Act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations, which was at the third reading stage. Although Bill S-219 was on the agenda for third reading, the debate was adjourned, and the bill's ultimate defeat is noted in the bill status.

This artifact is a record of the Senate sitting on May 1, 2018. The sitting included various procedural activities such as tabling reports, messages from the House of Commons, and debates on several bills. Notably, there was a debate on Bill S-219, An Act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations, which was at its third reading stage. The sitting also featured Question Period where the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs addressed various issues, and other senators spoke on diverse topics including Asian Heritage Month, hockey commentating, and Indigenous issues. The artifact also notes that Bill C-25 received Royal Assent.

This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting on May 8, 2018. The sitting included various procedural activities such as tabling reports, first readings of bills, and debates on several legislative items. Notably, there was a debate and a deferred vote on Bill S-219, 'An Act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations,' which was ultimately defeated. The Senate also debated and concurred in amendments made by the House of Commons to Bill S-5, concerning tobacco and vaping products, and debated Bill C-49, related to transportation, with several amendments proposed by the Senate being rejected by the House of Commons. Question Period also took place, with the Minister of Veterans Affairs responding to questions.

On May 9, 2018, the Senate debated Bill S-219, An Act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations. The debate concluded with the bill being defeated at its third reading. The Senate proceedings on this day also included other routine proceedings, discussions on various topics including natural resources, foreign affairs, and transportation, and reports tabled by the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group.

The Senate debated Bill S-219, an act to deter Iran-sponsored terrorism, incitement to hatred, and human rights violations. After debate, the bill was defeated at third reading on May 9, 2018.