Bill S-10 explained in plain English
An Act to give effect to the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement, to amend the Sechelt Indian Band Self-Government Act and the Yukon First Nations Self-Government Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts
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This is a transcript of the Canadian Senate debates from June 9, 2022, covering legislative discussions, committee reports, and various other matters.
This document is a transcript of the Senate debates from June 9, 2022. It covers various topics including: a senator's honorary doctorate, Filipino Heritage Month, the work of the Food and Agriculture Organization, committee reports on human rights, agriculture and forestry, national security, aboriginal peoples, and audit and oversight. It also discusses the introduction of Bill S-10 (An Act to give effect to the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement), debates on Bill C-8 (Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Bill, 2021) concerning tax credits and an underused housing tax, and Bill S-9 (An Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act). There are also discussions on the detention of Canadians in the Dominican Republic, travel restrictions related to COVID-19, child labour, and affordable housing for military members. Additionally, the Senate debated Bill S-235 (An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act) and Bill S-242 (An Act to amend the Radiocommunication Act). Finally, Royal Assent was given to Bill C-8.
- Introduces Bill S-10, An Act to give effect to the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement, to amend the Sechelt Indian Band Self-Government Act and the Yukon First Nations Self-Government Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts.
- Debates the merits and passage of Bill C-8, An Act to implement certain provisions of the economic and fiscal update tabled in Parliament on December 14, 2021 and other measures.
- Debates the merits and passage of Bill S-9, An Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act.
- Debates Bill S-235, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Debates Bill S-242, An Act to amend the Radiocommunication Act.
- Senators
- Government representatives
- Indigenous peoples (Anishinabek Nation)
- Non-resident non-Canadian real estate owners
- Teachers
- Farmers
- Canadians detained in the Dominican Republic
- Canadian Forces members
- Children aging out of state care
- Providers of internet spectrum licences
- Rural and remote communities
- Indigenous communities
- Victims of crime
- International entities involved with chemical weapons
- Senators' right to debate and vote on bills.
- Government's obligation to provide consular assistance to detained Canadians.
- Obligation for entities holding internet spectrum licences to provide service to at least 50% of the population in their licensed area within three years.
- Obligation for non-resident non-Canadian property owners to pay an annual 1% tax on underused property, unless an exemption applies.
- Right for children aging out of state care to have their citizenship status addressed.
- Requirement for Canadian entities involved in chemical production to make declarations and accept inspections related to the Chemical Weapons Convention.
- Bill C-8 tax credits are retroactive to 2021.
- Bill S-242 requires internet service providers to offer services within three years of a licence being issued.
- Royal Assent was given to Bill C-8 on June 9, 2022.
- Bill C-8 includes a new 1% tax on underused residential property owned by non-resident non-Canadians.
- Bill C-8 provides a refundable tax credit for farming businesses and expands the school supplies tax credit.
- Budget 2021 estimated revenues of $700 million over four years from the underused housing tax.
- Parliamentary Budget Officer estimated the underused housing tax would raise $600 million over five years, with $130 million in the current fiscal year.
- Bill C-8 authorizes payments up to $1.7 billion for COVID-19 tests.
- There are concerns about duplication of funding for COVID-19 tests between Bill C-8 and previous bills.
- The cost of implementing the fall Economic and Fiscal Update 2021 (related to Bill C-8) is estimated at $2 billion.
- Public debt charges were $20 billion in the 2020-21 fiscal year, with forecasts to increase.
- Internet spectrum licences may be reclaimed by the government if service is not provided to at least 50% of the population in the licensed area within three years.
- Bill S-9 criminalizes the possession and use of chemical weapons.
- The exact impact of the underused housing tax is uncertain due to a lack of data on vacancy rates.
- The Parliamentary Budget Officer noted uncertainty in the assumptions used to estimate revenue from the underused housing tax.
- Finance Canada officials were unsure of the impact of the underused housing tax.
- There is concern about the constitutionality of the underused housing tax due to federal intrusion into municipal property taxation.
- It is unclear how many new homes the $55 million allocated for military housing will support or when they will be built.
- The exact timing for the commencement of pre-studies on Bill C-11 by the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications is not specified.
- The government has not yet announced when travel mandates related to COVID-19 will be removed.
- The specific criminal code provisions amended by the government to protect women and victims of crime were not immediately provided.
- The text does not specify when Bill S-10 will have its second reading.
This Act is to be amended as a consequence of the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement.
Source: Debates of the Senate, June 9, 2022
This Act is to be amended as a consequence of the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement.
Source: Debates of the Senate, June 9, 2022
This Act is to be amended by Bill C-11.
Source: Debates of the Senate, June 9, 2022
This Act is to be amended by Bill S-9 to remove an outdated schedule of prohibited chemicals and to make it clear that the current list is maintained by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
Source: Debates of the Senate, June 9, 2022
This act imposes a new annual tax of 1% on the value of residential property in Canada owned by non-resident non-Canadians, unless an exemption applies. It is included within Bill C-8.
Source: Debates of the Senate, June 9, 2022
This Act is to be amended by Bill S-235 to address the citizenship status of children aging out of state care.
Source: Debates of the Senate, June 9, 2022
This Act is to be amended by Bill S-235 to address the citizenship status of children aging out of state care.
Source: Debates of the Senate, June 9, 2022
This Act is to be amended by Bill S-242 to require entities holding internet spectrum licences to offer services to a minimum percentage of the population in their licensed area.
Source: Debates of the Senate, June 9, 2022
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Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
The Library of Parliament does not prepare Legislative Summaries for bills that implement treaties, conventions, agreements or administrative arrangements bills. The following is a short summary: On 9 June 2022, Sen. Marc Gold introduced Bill S-10, An Act to give effect to the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement, to amend the Sechelt Indian Band Self-Government Act and the Yukon First Nations Self-Government Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts (Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement Act), and it was given first reading. Part 1 enacts the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement Act and makes related and consequential amendments to other Acts. Part 2 amends the Sechelt Indian Band Self-Government Act to, among other things, (a) include certain elements typically provided for in self-government agreements; (b) specify elements that must be included in the shíshálh Nation’s constitution and set out an obligation to make publicly accessible amendments to the constitution as well as shíshálh laws and amendments to those laws; (c) take into account changes to the names of the Indigenous collective and of certain entities referred to in that Act to better align with the Indigenous language of the collective; (d) clarify that the council of the shíshálh Nation may make laws relating to child and family services; (e) specify the manner in which and the conditions under which lands in British Columbia may become shíshálh lands; (f) allow the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations to enter into an agreement with the Nation for the establishment of a shíshálh Lands Register; (g) ensure that entering into funding agreements no longer requires the approval of the Governor in Council; and (h) specify that the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies to the Council, the shíshálh Nation Government District Council and to any administrative bodies and agencies assisting in the administration of the affairs of the Nation. It also amends transitional provisions and makes consequential amendments to other Acts. Part 3 amends the Yukon First Nations Self-Government Act to ensure that entering into funding agreements no longer requires the approval of the Governor in Council.
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View on LEGISinfoParliamentary Process
This artifact details the procedural progression of Bill S-10 through the Senate, from its first reading to receiving Royal Assent.
This record outlines the procedural steps for Bill S-10 in the Senate. The bill underwent first reading on June 9, 2022, and completed this stage. Subsequently, it proceeded through second reading on June 14 and June 22, 2022, consideration in committee on June 15, 16, and 22, 2022, and third reading on June 16 and June 22, 2022. The bill ultimately received Royal Assent on June 23, 2022, becoming chapter 9 of the Statutes of Canada 2022. Speeches from Senators Patti LaBoucane-Benson and Yonah Martin at the second reading stage are noted.
The Senate introduced Bill S-10 for first reading and conducted routine proceedings, debated other bills, and addressed various questions from senators on contemporary issues, ultimately passing Bill C-8.
On June 9, 2022, the Senate held its first reading of Bill S-10, which aims to implement the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement and make other legislative amendments. The sitting also included several other routine proceedings such as tabling documents, presenting committee reports, and debating various bills. The Senate also addressed questions from senators on topics including tax credits, the detention of Canadians abroad, the cost of living, violence against women, affordable housing, child labour, and travel restrictions. A point of order was raised and a ruling was made concerning the rules of Question Period. Finally, the Senate proceeded with third reading and passed Bill C-8, and also debated other bills at various stages.
Bill S-10 successfully completed its second reading and subsequent stages in the Senate and received Royal Assent.
This record shows the procedural steps taken for Bill S-10 in the Senate. It outlines the second reading stage, including speeches from Senator Patti LaBoucane-Benson and Senator Yonah Martin. The record indicates that the bill proceeded through committee review, report stage, and third reading on June 22, 2022, and received Royal Assent on June 23, 2022.
On June 14, 2022, the Senate debated and advanced Bill S-10 concerning Indigenous self-government, heard from the Minister of Immigration, and received testimony regarding the appointment of the Privacy Commissioner.
The Senate held a sitting on June 14, 2022, where several matters were addressed. The sitting included tributes to the late Senator Yoine Goldstein, expressions of apology, and discussions on various committee reports and bills. Key procedural actions included the second reading of Bill S-10, which aims to give effect to the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement and amend other acts related to Indigenous self-government. This bill was subsequently referred to committee for further study. The sitting also included Question Period with the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and a Committee of the Whole to receive Mr. Philippe Dufresne regarding his appointment as Privacy Commissioner. Several other bills, including Bill S-9, Bill C-19, Bill C-24, and Bill C-25, were also debated and advanced procedurally.
On June 14, 2022, the Senate debated Indigenous self-government legislation (Bill S-10), chemical weapons conventions (Bill S-9), budget measures (Bill C-19), heard from the Immigration Minister, and received testimony for a Privacy Commissioner nominee.
This record details the Senate proceedings on June 14, 2022. It includes various routine proceedings, committee reports presented, and debates on several bills. Notably, the Senate debated Bill S-10, concerning Indigenous self-government for the Anishinaabek and shíshálh Nations, with senators expressing support for the bill's aims of reconciliation and decolonization. The Senate also debated Bill S-9, related to the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act, and Bill C-19, the budget implementation act, which included discussions on housing, labor, tax measures, and a proposed new offense related to Holocaust denial. Additionally, Question Period featured the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship addressing concerns about immigration processing, Afghan national resettlement, and border issues. The Senate also heard from Mr. Philippe Dufresne regarding his nomination as Privacy Commissioner.
During the Senate's second reading debate on Bill S-10, Senators LaBoucane-Benson and Martin spoke in support of the bill, highlighting its role in advancing Indigenous self-government and reconciliation, while Senator Duncan sought clarification on consultation processes related to Yukon First Nations.
During the Senate's second reading debate on Bill S-10, Senator Patti LaBoucane-Benson spoke in support of the bill, explaining its dual purpose: to modernize the Sechelt Indian Band Self-Government Act and to implement the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement. She highlighted how these measures advance Indigenous self-government, align with Canada's commitment to reconciliation, and address the historical erosion of Indigenous rights. Senator Yonah Martin, speaking for the opposition, also supported the bill, recognizing the lengthy process of restoring nation-to-nation relationships and the importance of reconciliation. Senator Pat Duncan's questions and comments focused on the consultation process with Yukon First Nations and the Yukon government regarding amendments to the Yukon First Nations Self-Government Act, emphasizing the importance of government-to-government relationships.
Bill S-10, an Act to give effect to the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement and related amendments, completed its committee stage in the Senate on June 16, 2022, and received Royal Assent on June 23, 2022.
The Senate Standing Committee on Indigenous Peoples completed its consideration of Bill S-10 on June 16, 2022. The House of Commons then considered the bill, with its first reading on June 17, 2022, and second reading, referral to committee, report stage, and third reading all occurring on June 22, 2022. The Senate received Royal Assent on June 23, 2022, making Bill S-10 an Act of Parliament.
The Senate completed consideration of Bill S-10, presenting a committee report and passing the bill at third reading, while also engaging in debates on other legislative matters and government business.
On June 16, 2022, the Senate of Canada met. During this sitting, the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples presented its Fifth Report without amendment regarding Bill S-10, "An Act to give effect to the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement, to amend the Sechelt Indian Band Self-Government Act and the Yukon First Nations Self-Government Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts." Following this, the Senate proceeded to third reading of Bill S-10. Leave was granted, and the bill was read the third time and passed. The Senate also received messages from the House of Commons regarding other bills, and various debates and questions were held on topics including cross-border transportation of firearms, gender-based violence, regulatory modernization, and the resettlement of refugees. The sitting concluded with the adoption of a motion to adjourn until June 20, 2022.
Bill S-10 successfully passed its third reading in the Senate on June 16, 2022.
This record shows the Senate's third reading of Bill S-10, which occurred on June 16, 2022. This stage was completed.
On June 16, 2022, the Senate debated and passed Bill S-10, heard statements on various topics, and addressed other legislative matters.
This document records the proceedings of the Senate on June 16, 2022. The Senate debated and passed Bill S-10, "An Act to give effect to the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement, to amend the Sechelt Indian Band Self-Government Act and the Yukon First Nations Self-Government Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts." The Senate also considered other bills, including Bill S-4, Bill S-6, Bill S-7, and Bill S-8. Additionally, Senators made statements on various topics, including National Indigenous History Month, Deafblind Awareness Month, and World Refugee Day. Several oral questions were posed to the Government Representative in the Senate on topics such as cross-border transportation of firearms, gender-based violence, passport services, and emissions reduction targets.
This record details the procedural step of the first reading of Bill S-10 in the House of Commons on June 17, 2022, as part of its legislative journey.
This artifact describes the first reading of Bill S-10 in the House of Commons on June 17, 2022. The bill had already received Royal Assent on June 23, 2022. This stage is a procedural step where a bill is introduced. The provided text also outlines other procedural stages the bill went through in both the Senate and the House of Commons, including second and third readings, and consideration in committee.
The first reading debate record for Bill S-10 in the House of Commons on June 17, 2022, primarily features discussions and debates surrounding Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, with limited explicit mention of Bill S-10's procedural stage.
This artifact documents the first reading debate for Bill S-10, the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement Act, in the House of Commons on June 17, 2022. The debate largely focused on Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, which was also being discussed. Various members expressed their views on Bill C-11, debating its potential impact on content creators, freedom of expression, and the regulation of online platforms by the CRTC. While Bill S-10 is mentioned as having its first reading, the provided text consists primarily of discussions related to Bill C-11 and other matters before the House.
The House of Commons completed the second reading of Bill S-10 on June 22, 2022, agreeing to the bill and referring it to committee.
This record describes the House of Commons' second reading stage for Bill S-10, which took place on June 22, 2022. The House of Commons agreed to the bill at this stage, and it was then referred to committee for consideration. The bill ultimately received Royal Assent on June 23, 2022.
The House of Commons advanced Bill S-10 through its second reading and subsequent stages to passage in a single sitting through a special motion.
On June 22, 2022, during the second reading debate for Bill S-10 in the House of Commons, the House considered a motion to expedite the bill's passage. This motion, which passed, allowed Bill S-10 to be deemed read a second time, considered in committee of the whole, reported without amendment, concurred in, read a third time, and passed, all within the same sitting. This procedural step moved the bill forward without the standard, more detailed committee review.
This artifact documents the completion of the House of Commons committee consideration stage for Bill S-10, which subsequently received Royal Assent.
This record details the legislative process for Bill S-10 in the House of Commons. Specifically, it shows the 'Consideration in committee' stage was completed on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. This stage is part of the process where a bill is examined in detail by a committee. The bill later received Royal Assent on Thursday, June 23, 2022, becoming a statute. The artifact also notes readings and committee referrals in both the House of Commons and the Senate, along with dates.
On June 22, 2022, the House of Commons procedurally advanced Bill S-10, concerning the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement, to final passage without amendment.
On June 22, 2022, the House of Commons was in a sitting. During this sitting, Bill S-10, an act to give effect to the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement, among other things, was considered. Specifically, the House agreed to a motion to deem the bill read a second time, considered in committee of the whole, reported without amendment, concurred in, and read a third time and passed. This procedural step indicates the bill moved through these stages without debate or amendment at this point.
Bill S-10 completed its Report stage and Third Reading in the House of Commons on June 22, 2022, and received Royal Assent on June 23, 2022.
This record indicates that Bill S-10 completed the Report stage in the House of Commons on June 22, 2022. Following this, the bill proceeded to Third Reading on the same day, where it was agreed to. The bill ultimately received Royal Assent on June 23, 2022, becoming Statutes of Canada 2022, c. 9.
On June 22, 2022, the House of Commons debated and passed Bill S-10, concerning the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement, alongside other legislative and procedural matters.
This document is a record of a sitting of the House of Commons on June 22, 2022. During this sitting, the House considered various matters, including statements by members, oral questions on topics such as public safety and the economy, and private members' business. Notably, Bill S-10, related to the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement, was read the second time, considered in committee of the whole, reported without amendment, concurred in, read the third time, and passed. The sitting also included discussions on other bills, motions, petitions, and points of privilege.
The House of Commons completed the third reading of Bill S-10 on June 22, 2022, paving the way for Royal Assent the following day.
This record details the completion of the third reading stage for Bill S-10 in the House of Commons on June 22, 2022. The bill subsequently received royal assent on June 23, 2022. The provided text outlines the procedural steps the bill went through in both the Senate and the House of Commons, including first reading, second reading, committee study, and third reading in each chamber.
This House of Commons Hansard record from June 22, 2022, covers statements by members, oral questions, and debates on various bills, culminating in the passage of Bill S-10, the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement Act.
This artifact is a record of the House of Commons proceedings on June 22, 2022. It details various statements by members on diverse topics, oral questions and answers regarding public safety, the economy, and passports, and debates on several bills. Notably, it includes the successful passage of Bill S-10, the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement Act, through its final stages in the House of Commons. Other legislative items discussed include the Criminal Code (Bill C-21), improvements to long-term care, and proposed changes to regulatory modernization and the Criminal Code regarding extreme intoxication.
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