Bill C-212 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (special benefits)
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
At a glance
Official Parliament of Canada snapshot for 43rd Parliament, 1st Session. MP vote breakdowns appear when the House of Commons publishes a recorded division export for that bill. Senate and House stage details include official debate/sitting links when LEGISinfo publishes them.
Our plain-language take, written for civic education.
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This bill would amend the Employment Insurance Act to extend the maximum duration of special benefits for illness, injury, or quarantine from 15 weeks to 50 weeks.
Bill C-212 proposes to change the Employment Insurance Act. It aims to increase the maximum number of weeks for which individuals can receive benefits due to illness, injury, or quarantine. Currently, this period is 15 weeks, and the bill seeks to extend it to 50 weeks.
- Amends the Employment Insurance Act.
- Extends the maximum benefit period for illness, injury, or quarantine.
- Changes the maximum number of weeks from 15 to 50 for these special benefits.
- Individuals who receive special benefits from Employment Insurance for illness, injury, or quarantine.
- The maximum duration of special benefits for illness, injury, or quarantine is proposed to increase from 15 weeks to 50 weeks.
- The bill refers to benefits being paid 'because of a prescribed illness, injury or quarantine.' The specific conditions or criteria that would 'prescribe' these illnesses, injuries, or quarantine periods are not detailed within the provided text of the bill itself, suggesting these may be defined elsewhere, likely in regulations.
This bill amends the Employment Insurance Act to change the maximum number of weeks for which special benefits for illness, injury, or quarantine can be paid.
Source: SUMMARY, Section 1, Section 2
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Official textParliamentary Process
Bill C-212 has not yet undergone its first reading in the Senate, with its latest recorded action being its introduction and first reading in the House of Commons on February 20, 2020.
The artifact indicates that Bill C-212 has not yet reached the first reading stage in the Senate. The latest activity recorded for this bill was its introduction and first reading in the House of Commons on February 20, 2020. The information also notes similar bills (C-288, C-345, C-526) that were introduced in previous Parliaments but did not advance beyond their first reading in the House of Commons and are also listed as 'Outside the Order of Precedence'.
Bill C-212 has not yet reached the Senate's second reading stage and is currently outside the Order of Precedence, with its last completed action being first reading in the House of Commons.
This artifact indicates that Bill C-212, concerning amendments to the Employment Insurance Act for special benefits, has not yet reached the second reading stage in the Senate. The bill's current status is 'Outside the Order of Precedence,' meaning it has not been scheduled for debate or further procedural steps. The latest official activity recorded for this bill was its introduction and first reading in the House of Commons on February 20, 2020. The artifact also notes similar bills (C-288, C-345, C-526) that were previously introduced but did not progress beyond their first reading in earlier parliamentary sessions.
Bill C-212 has not yet reached the Third Reading stage in the Senate and is currently outside the Order of Precedence.
This artifact describes the status of Bill C-212 in the Senate. The bill has not yet reached the Third Reading stage. Its current status is 'Outside the Order of Precedence', meaning it is not currently scheduled for debate or consideration. The latest completed major action for this bill was its first reading in the House of Commons on February 20, 2020. The artifact also lists similar bills introduced in previous Parliaments.
Bill C-212, concerning special benefits under the Employment Insurance Act, was introduced and received its first reading in the House of Commons on February 20, 2020, and is currently outside the order of precedence.
This record shows that Bill C-212, an Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act concerning special benefits, completed its first reading in the House of Commons on February 20, 2020. At this stage, the bill is formally introduced and read for the first time. The bill is currently listed as 'Outside the Order of Precedence,' meaning it has not yet been scheduled for debate or further progression. The record also notes similar private member's bills (C-288, C-345, C-526) that were introduced in previous Parliaments with the same purpose.
During the first reading of Bill C-212, an NDP MP proposed extending Employment Insurance sickness benefits from 15 to 50 weeks, citing insufficient current coverage for those with long-term illnesses.
On February 20, 2020, in the House of Commons, Bill C-212, an Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (special benefits), was introduced for the first time. Member Daniel Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona, NDP) proposed the bill, stating that it aims to extend EI sickness benefits from 15 weeks to 50 weeks for Canadians suffering from serious illnesses. He noted that the House had recently passed a motion calling for this change, with the governing Liberals voting against it. Blaikie expressed his hope that the bill would be sent to committee quickly for further consideration.
Bill C-212, an act to amend the Employment Insurance Act for special benefits, has completed first reading in the House of Commons and is currently outside the order of precedence, awaiting further procedural steps.
This artifact concerns Bill C-212, which aims to amend the Employment Insurance Act concerning special benefits. The bill has completed its introduction and first reading in the House of Commons on February 20, 2020. Currently, it is listed as "Outside the Order of Precedence" and has not yet reached the Second Reading stage. The provided text also notes similar private member's bills (C-288, C-345, C-526) with the same objective that were introduced in previous Parliaments but did not progress beyond first reading.
Bill C-212 has not yet reached the committee consideration stage in the House of Commons and is currently outside the Order of Precedence, with similar past bills also having completed only their first reading.
This artifact indicates that Bill C-212, concerning amendments to the Employment Insurance Act for special benefits, has not yet reached the 'House of Commons Consideration in committee' stage. The bill's current status is 'Outside the Order of Precedence'. The provided text also lists similar private member's bills introduced in previous Parliaments (C-288, C-345, and C-526) that also dealt with amending the Employment Insurance Act for special benefits and had their last major stage completed at 'First reading in the House of Commons'. The latest activity for Bill C-212 itself was its introduction and first reading on February 20, 2020.
Bill C-212, aiming to amend the Employment Insurance Act for special benefits, is currently outside the Order of Precedence in the House of Commons and has not yet reached its Report stage.
The provided text indicates that Bill C-212, concerning amendments to the Employment Insurance Act for special benefits, has reached the Report stage in the House of Commons. However, this stage has not yet been reached procedurally. The bill's current status is 'Outside the Order of Precedence', meaning it is not currently scheduled for debate or further action. The text also references similar bills (C-288, C-345, C-526) introduced in previous Parliaments that aimed to amend the Employment Insurance Act for special benefits.
Bill C-212, an act to amend the Employment Insurance Act regarding special benefits, has not yet reached the Third Reading stage in the House of Commons and is currently outside the Order of Precedence.
This record indicates that Bill C-212, concerning amendments to the Employment Insurance Act for special benefits, has not yet reached the Third Reading stage in the House of Commons. The bill is currently outside the Order of Precedence, meaning it has not been scheduled for debate or further procedural steps. The latest recorded activity was its introduction and first reading on February 20, 2020. The record also notes similar bills that were introduced in previous Parliaments but did not proceed past first reading.
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Vote Summary
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Official sources
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