Bill S-230 explained in plain English

On October 4, 2016, during the first reading stage in the Senate, Bill S-230, an Act to amend the Criminal Code concerning drug-impaired driving, was introduced. This artifact is a record of the Senate sitting, which included various other proceedings such as tabling reports, ongoing debates on other bills, and Question Period with the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. The introduction of Bill S-230 was a procedural step and did not involve debate on its substance at this stage.

On October 20, 2016, the Senate debated Bill S-230, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (drug-impaired driving). The debate focused on the need for new tools to detect drug-impaired drivers, as current methods are primarily for alcohol. Senators discussed the dangers of drug-impaired driving, particularly among young people, and cited statistics showing a significant number of road fatalities linked to drug use. The bill proposed introducing approved screening devices, similar to those used in other countries, to allow police to better identify drug-impaired drivers. Support was expressed by police associations and victim advocacy groups. Concerns were raised about the accuracy and legal challenges of such devices, and the timeline for their implementation and the potential impact of drug legalization on impaired driving rates. The debate was adjourned, meaning the bill did not proceed to the next stage at this time.

On October 20, 2016, the Senate debated Bill S-230, an Act to amend the Criminal Code concerning drug-impaired driving. The debate focused on the need for better tools to detect drug-impaired drivers, the statistics surrounding drug-impaired driving incidents, and the potential impact of such legislation. While the sponsor of the bill argued for its necessity to address a growing problem, the debate was ultimately adjourned, meaning the bill did not proceed further at this stage. The artifact also includes other Senate proceedings such as statements, routine proceedings, questions, and debates on other bills.

This document records a Senate sitting on October 26, 2016. The sitting included Senators' Statements on various topics including the Republic of Turkey, the late Shirley Ryan, a book titled "A Tale of Two Countries," sugar consumption, and the late Bryan Pearson. Routine Proceedings saw the tabling of the Public Accounts of Canada for 2015-16 and a report from the Special Senate Committee on Senate Modernization. Question Period addressed international trade (CETA), children in immigration detention, judicial vacancies, and security of rail passengers. The sitting also included debate and proceedings on several bills, including the Citizenship Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Bill, the Criminal Code (drug-impaired driving), the Canada Prompt Payment Bill, and amendments to the Constitution Act, 1867. The record indicates that Bill S-230, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (drug-impaired driving), was read a second time and referred to committee.

This document is a record of a Senate debate on October 26, 2016, concerning Bill S-230, an Act to amend the Criminal Code related to drug-impaired driving. The debate focused on the procedural and legal aspects of the bill. Senator George Baker raised concerns about the bill's constitutionality, particularly regarding random testing for drug impairment and its potential conflict with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. He also highlighted that Bill S-230 would amend specific sections of the Criminal Code that were proposed to be removed or replaced by a different bill, Bill C-226, introduced in the House of Commons with government support. Senator Baker noted that Bill S-230 was less problematic in terms of rights than Bill C-226, but the two bills were incompatible, creating a procedural challenge. He suggested that the Senate, known for its thorough committee work, would need to address these issues.

This document details a Senate sitting on December 8, 2016. Key procedural events included the presentation of committee reports on various bills and studies, including Bill S-230, which was reported back without amendment. The sitting also featured debates on other bills, including Bill C-29 (a budget implementation bill) and Bill C-6 (amendments to the Citizenship Act), as well as various notices of motion and inquiries. The sitting concluded with the adoption of a motion for adjournment.

This Senate sitting on December 12, 2016, included routine proceedings, question period, and orders of the day. Notably, there was a debate on Bill S-230, an Act to amend the Criminal Code concerning drug-impaired driving. While the debate occurred, the bill's ultimate status at this stage (third reading) was that it was defeated. Other proceedings included the adoption of reports from committees, the introduction of new bills, and debates on various other matters before the Senate. The sitting also marked the Royal Assent ceremony for Bill C-13.

This document details a sitting of the Senate on December 13, 2016. The primary focus of the sitting was to pay tribute to Senator Wilfred P. Moore, who was retiring. Several senators delivered speeches acknowledging his career, contributions to Nova Scotia, and advocacy on various issues, including whale protection and the Arts. The sitting also included routine proceedings, question period on various topics such as softwood lumber negotiations and the Trudeau Foundation, and debates on several bills, including the Canada Pension Plan, Budget Implementation Bill, and the Tobacco Act. The debate record for Bill S-230, concerning drug-impaired driving, is also mentioned as continuing, with a motion in amendment being adopted.

This document details a sitting of the Senate on December 14, 2016. The Senate heard the introduction of two new senators, Daniel Christmas and Rosa Galvez. There were also tributes paid to Senator Nancy Ruth, who was retiring. Several committee reports were presented, and notices of motions were given on various topics. A significant portion of the sitting involved Question Period, where the Minister of Environment and Climate Change answered questions on climate change initiatives, carbon pricing, and energy alternatives. The Senate also debated and amended Bill S-230, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (drug-impaired driving), specifically concerning the requirement for blood samples. The debate on Bill S-230 was adjourned. Other bills discussed included Bill C-26 (Canada Pension Plan amendments), Bill S-215 (sentencing for violent offences against Aboriginal women), and Bill S-231 (protection of journalistic sources). The bill mentioned in the prompt, Bill S-230, ultimately had its third reading debate adjourned.

This document records a Senate sitting on December 15, 2016. The primary procedural event related to Bill S-230, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (drug-impaired driving), was its third reading. However, the bill was defeated during this stage. The sitting also included Senator Statements on various topics, Routine Proceedings where committee reports were tabled and bills were introduced, and Question Period where senators asked questions on a range of issues. The sitting concluded with Royal Assent being given to several bills, and debate on various other bills and committee reports.