Bill S-213 explained in plain English
An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
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This bill, if passed, would change the name of the federal electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle to Châteauguay—Les Jardins-de-Napierville.
Bill S-213 proposes to change the name of the federal electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle to Châteauguay—Les Jardins-de-Napierville. The change would be made by amending the representation order that was put in place by proclamation on October 1, 2013, under the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act. The bill also specifies how and when it will come into effect.
- Changes the name of the federal electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle to Châteauguay—Les Jardins-de-Napierville.
- Amends the representation order related to Quebec, which was declared in force on October 1, 2013, under the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act.
- Specifies the conditions under which the Act will come into force, which is generally six months after receiving royal assent, but can be sooner if the Chief Electoral Officer publishes a notice in the Canada Gazette indicating that all necessary preparations have been made.
- Residents of the federal electoral district formerly known as Châteauguay—Lacolle.
- The Chief Electoral Officer.
- The public through the Canada Gazette.
- The exact date the bill comes into force depends on the Chief Electoral Officer's actions and publication in the Canada Gazette, as outlined in Section 2.
- The bill does not specify if any other documentation or processes need to be updated beyond the representation order.
This bill amends the existing representation order by changing the name of the electoral district from Châteauguay—Lacolle to Châteauguay—Les Jardins-de-Napierville.
Source: Section 1
The Act will come into force six months after it receives royal assent. However, if the Chief Electoral Officer publishes a notice in the Canada Gazette before that date confirming that all preparations are complete, the Act will come into force on the date the notice is published.
Source: Section 2
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Official textParliamentary Process
Bill S-213, concerning the renaming of the Châteauguay—Lacolle electoral district, had its first reading in the Senate on February 6, 2020, and its second reading debate occurred on March 10, 2020.
Bill S-213, which aims to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle, completed its first reading in the Senate on February 6, 2020. It later proceeded to second reading, with debate occurring on March 10, 2020. Senator Pierre Dalphond delivered the sponsor's speech during this second reading debate.
On February 6, 2020, the Senate of Canada held its first reading of Bill S-213, an act to change the name of the Châteauguay—Lacolle electoral district, alongside various other proceedings including tributes, discussions on current issues, and debates on other legislative matters.
This artifact documents the first reading of Bill S-213, An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle, in the Senate on February 6, 2020. The record also includes discussions on other matters such as tributes to former Senator Nicole Eaton, celebrations of Black History Month, Food Freedom Day, guaranteed livable income, and tributes to the late Marylène Levesque. Additionally, various notices of motions, question period exchanges on topics like the carbon tax, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, inter-provincial trade, the census, the North Warning System, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the federal fiscal deficit, and debates on other bills and inquiries were recorded.
Bill S-213, an act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle, began its second reading debate in the Senate on March 10, 2020, but the stage was not completed.
The Senate began the second reading stage of Bill S-213, an act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle, on March 10, 2020. The stage was not completed on this date. A speech by Senator Pierre Dalphond (Independent Senators Group) was made.
On March 10, 2020, the Senate held a sitting that included tributes, question period, and debates on multiple bills and motions, with the debate on Bill S-213, concerning the name of an electoral district, being adjourned.
The Senate sat on March 10, 2020. The sitting included tributes to former Senator David P. Smith, discussions on International Women's Day, and the tabling of various reports and documents. Question Period addressed economic issues, foreign affairs, environment, and justice. The Senate also debated several bills at second reading, including one to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle, which was adjourned for debate. Several inquiries and motions were also debated, covering topics such as modern slavery, the future of workers, rules of the Senate, suicide prevention, climate change, and interprovincial trade. The sitting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
During Senate debate on Bill S-213, an act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle, Senator Pierre J. Dalphond explained the bill's purpose to correct a naming error and honour a previous House of Commons decision, and Senator Claude Carignan supported the bill.
The Senate continued debate on Bill S-213, an act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle. Senator Pierre J. Dalphond moved second reading of the bill. He explained that the bill has two objectives: to correct an error made in 2013 by the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Quebec, and to act on the will of the House of Commons, which had previously passed a private member's bill to change the name. The error stemmed from the fact that the municipality of Lacolle is not part of the riding of Châteauguay—Lacolle, despite the riding's name. The proposed new name, Châteauguay—Les Jardins-de-Napierville, was developed through discussions with residents and stakeholders and is supported by local mayors. Senator Claude Carignan spoke in support of the bill, noting that it is identical to a bill that passed second reading in the previous session and agreeing that the municipality of Lacolle not being in the riding named Châteauguay—Lacolle is odd. The debate on the bill was adjourned.
Bill S-213, an act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle, is currently at the second reading stage in the Senate, with the third reading stage not yet reached.
This record describes Bill S-213, which aims to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle. The bill has reached the second reading stage in the Senate, with debate occurring on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. The stage of 'Senate Third reading' has not yet been reached. The bill was first read on Thursday, February 6, 2020. A similar bill, C-377, was introduced in a previous Parliament.
Bill S-213, an act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle, had its first reading in the House of Commons on February 6, 2020, and is currently at the second reading stage in the Senate.
This record describes the first reading stage for Bill S-213 in the House of Commons. The bill's full name is 'An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle'. This stage has not yet been reached. The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the Senate. The first reading in the House of Commons is noted as having occurred on Thursday, February 6, 2020. The record also mentions a sponsor's speech by Senator Pierre Dalphond at the second reading in the Senate on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. It notes that a similar bill, C-377, was introduced in a previous Parliament.
Bill S-213, concerning the renaming of the Châteauguay—Lacolle electoral district, has proceeded through first and second readings in the Senate, and is currently at the second reading stage in the Senate, with the House of Commons second reading stage not yet reached.
The artifact indicates that Bill S-213, an Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle, has reached the 'House of Commons Second reading' stage, but this stage has not yet been reached. The bill's most recent activity was a debate at second reading in the Senate on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. It had its first reading on Thursday, February 6, 2020. The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the Senate.
Bill S-213, concerning the renaming of the Châteauguay—Lacolle electoral district, has reached second reading in the Senate, with a related committee stage in the House of Commons noted as not yet reached.
This record describes the legislative process for Bill S-213, an Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle. Although the current bill status indicates it is at second reading in the Senate, the artifact label points to a stage in the House of Commons: 'Consideration in committee'. However, the 'Stage state' is listed as 'Not reached'. The latest activity noted is a debate at second reading in the Senate on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. The bill had its first reading on Thursday, February 6, 2020, and its second reading on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. A sponsor's speech by Senator Pierre Dalphond is mentioned for the second reading in the Senate. The record also notes a similar bill, C-377, introduced in a previous Parliament. The summary states the bill is 'At consideration in committee in the Senate' and the last major stage completed was 'Second reading in the Senate'.
Bill S-213, concerning the change of the electoral district name for Châteauguay—Lacolle, is currently at the Report stage in the House of Commons, which has not yet been reached, while also being under consideration in committee in the Senate following its second reading.
This artifact describes the legislative process for Bill S-213, An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle. The bill has reached the Report stage in the House of Commons, but this stage has not yet occurred. The most recent activity noted is debate at the second reading in the Senate on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. The bill was first read on Thursday, February 6, 2020. It is currently at the consideration in committee stage in the Senate. A similar bill, C-377, was introduced in a previous Parliament.
Bill S-213, concerning the name of the Châteauguay—Lacolle electoral district, has not yet reached third reading in the House of Commons and is currently at second reading in the Senate.
The provided text indicates that Bill S-213, an act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle, has not yet reached the third reading stage in the House of Commons. The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the Senate. The latest activity noted was a debate at second reading in the Senate on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. The bill was first read on Thursday, February 6, 2020, and had its second reading in the Senate on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, during Sitting 14. A speech by Senator Pierre Dalphond is mentioned as a major speech during the second reading. The text also notes a similar bill, C-377, was introduced in a previous Parliament.
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