Bill S-11 explained in plain English
A fourth Act to harmonize federal law with the civil law of Quebec and to amend certain Acts in order to ensure that each language version takes into account the common law and the civil law
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This text amends the Bank Act and establishes rules for when its sections and those of other laws take effect, with later sections being repealed if they conflict with earlier ones.
This text describes amendments to the Bank Act and rules about when sections of the Bank Act and other laws come into effect. Key points include: 1. Amendments to the Bank Act: Specific paragraphs and subsections of the Bank Act are replaced with new text. For example, section 27(2) is replaced with new wording, and section 26 is amended by adding a new paragraph. 2. Commencement Rules: These rules determine the order in which sections of the Bank Act and other laws take effect. If a section of another law (e.g., the Bank Act) comes into force before a section of the Bank Act, the Bank Act section is repealed. If they come into force on the same day, the Bank Act section is deemed to have taken effect first. 3. Repeal and Priority: Sections of the Bank Act that are later in the text are repealed if they conflict with earlier sections of other laws. This ensures that the most up-to-date or relevant provisions are applied first. 4. Examples: Specific pairs of sections (e.g., section 27(2) vs. section 26, or section 322(2) vs. 355) are mentioned as examples of how these rules apply. The text does not specify exact dates, penalties, or costs, and the full context of the Bank Act and other laws is required for full understanding.
- Replaces specific paragraphs and subsections of the Bank Act with new text.
- Defines conditions for when sections of the Bank Act and other laws come into force relative to each other.
- Specifies that if a section of another law comes into force before a Bank Act section, the Bank Act section is repealed.
- States that if sections come into force on the same day, the Bank Act section is deemed to have taken effect first.
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- The text does not specify exact dates, penalties, or costs associated with the amendments.
- The full context of the Bank Act and other laws is required to fully understand the implications of these provisions.
Specific sections of the Bank Act are replaced or modified, affecting how certain provisions are interpreted or applied.
Rules are established to determine which provisions of the Bank Act or other laws take effect first in case of conflicts.
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Official textParliamentary Process
Bill S-11, concerning the harmonization of federal law with Quebec's civil law, completed its first reading in the Senate and has since proceeded to second reading in the House of Commons.
This artifact describes the procedural steps for Bill S-11, A fourth Act to harmonize federal law with the civil law of Quebec and to amend certain Acts in order to ensure that each language version takes into account the common law and the civil law. The bill had its first reading in the Senate on October 26, 2022. It then moved to the House of Commons, where it had its first reading on February 7, 2023, and reached the second reading stage. The artifact also lists dates for major speeches and committee consideration in the Senate.
In the Senate on October 26, 2022, Bill S-11, concerning the harmonization of federal law with Quebec's civil law, was introduced and given first reading.
On October 26, 2022, the Senate proceeded with routine proceedings. During this time, Bill S-11, "A fourth Act to harmonize federal law with the civil law of Quebec and to amend certain Acts in order to ensure that each language version takes into account the common law and the civil law," was introduced and received its first reading. The bill was then placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading two days hence. The rest of the sitting included tributes to individuals, the tabling of reports from the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie, question period on various topics including the cost of a delegation to the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Emergencies Act, and debates on other bills.
Bill S-11 successfully completed its second reading stage in the Senate, with subsequent procedural steps including committee study and third reading, before moving to the House of Commons for its first reading and current second reading stage.
This artifact details the procedural steps of Bill S-11 in the Senate, specifically its second reading stage. The Senate completed its second reading of the bill on Thursday, November 24, 2022. Major speeches related to this stage occurred on December 1, December 7, and December 8, 2022. Following this, the bill moved to consideration in committee and then to third reading in the Senate. Subsequently, the bill had its first reading in the House of Commons on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, and is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons.
During a Senate sitting on November 24, 2022, tributes were paid, questions were asked of the Minister of Indigenous Services, and debate on several bills, including Bill S-11, was adjourned.
This Senate sitting on November 24, 2022, included tributes to several individuals, routine proceedings, question period with the Minister of Indigenous Services, and debates on several bills. A key procedural event was the adjournment of the debate on Bill S-11, concerning the harmonization of federal law with Quebec's civil law.
During a Senate sitting on November 24, 2022, Senator Bernadette Clement sponsored the second reading debate of Bill S-11, a bill aimed at harmonizing federal law with Quebec's civil law, detailing its historical context and purpose.
This artifact is a record of a Senate debate that occurred on November 24, 2022. The Senate was debating Bill S-11, concerning the harmonization of federal law with Quebec's civil law. The Sponsor of the Bill, Senator Bernadette Clement, delivered a speech explaining the bill's purpose and history. The debate also included discussions on Indigenous issues, the role of the RCMP, and other legislative matters, as well as tributes to various individuals and observances. The debate on Bill S-11 was adjourned.
During a Senate sitting on December 1, 2022, a new senator was introduced, followed by Question Period with the Minister of Rural Economic Development and ongoing debates on several bills, including Bill S-11.
The Senate met on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The sitting began with the introduction and swearing-in of a new senator, the Honourable Margo Greenwood. Several senators from different parties welcomed Senator Greenwood, highlighting her extensive background in Indigenous health, education, and community service. Following the introduction, the Senate proceeded to Question Period, where the Minister of Rural Economic Development, Gudie Hutchings, responded to questions from senators on various issues affecting rural Canada, including broadband access, the carbon tax, tourism, rural transportation, health services, housing, immigration, policing, and support for farmers. The Senate also addressed routine proceedings, including the presentation of a committee report and the first reading of a bill from the House of Commons. Orders of the day included continuing debate on Bill S-11 (harmonizing federal law with Quebec's civil law), debating a motion regarding the Statutes Repeal Act, adopting a committee report on Bill S-210, and continuing second reading debates on Bills S-221 and S-241. The sitting concluded with a motion to adjourn until Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
On December 7, 2022, the Senate heard statements, engaged in question period on various government matters, adopted a motion on the Statutes Repeal Act, continued debate on Bill S-11 concerning legal harmonization, and adjourned debate on a report concerning Indigenous Peoples.
This record details a Senate sitting on December 7, 2022. The Senate began by hearing statements on various topics, including entrepreneurship programs, the passing of a Korean War veteran, climate change's impact on culture, and acknowledgements of retirements and achievements. Routine proceedings involved tabling documents, including a Charter Statement related to Bill C-29 and departmental results reports. The Senate also authorized a committee meeting. Question period addressed government spending, the regulatory process, COVID-19 response, research funding, human rights studies, Auditor General reports on pandemic spending, a contract awarded to a Chinese company, and issues surrounding medical assistance in dying for veterans. The Senate then moved to Orders of the Day. A motion concerning the Statutes Repeal Act was adopted. The second reading debate on Bill S-11, concerning the harmonization of federal law with Quebec's civil law, continued. The Senate also adjourned debate on the Indigenous Peoples Committee's report on Bill C-32. The sitting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
The Senate completed the second reading debate for Bill S-11, focusing on legal harmonization, and addressed various other government and committee business.
On December 8, 2022, the Senate concluded its second reading debate on Bill S-11, which aims to harmonize federal law with Quebec's civil law. Senators discussed the technical nature of the bill and the importance of bijuralism in Canada. The Senate also addressed other matters, including a report on Indigenous peoples and land management, the awarding of a contract to a Chinese company, Canada's inflation rate, pediatric healthcare, Arctic sovereignty, and the situation at the National Gallery of Canada. The Senate also processed first readings of other bills and agreed to adjourn until December 13, 2022.
The Senate debated and advanced Bill S-11, an act to harmonize federal law with Quebec's civil law, referring it to committee, alongside other business including questions on national security, inflation, and Indigenous issues.
This artifact summarizes the Senate's proceedings on December 8, 2022, including various statements, routine proceedings, questions, and orders of the day. Notably, it details the second reading of Bill S-11, "A fourth Act to harmonize federal law with the civil law of Quebec and to amend certain Acts in order to ensure that each language version takes into account the common law and the civil law." Senator Claude Carignan spoke in support of the bill at second reading, emphasizing its technical nature and the importance of bijuralism in Canada. The bill was then referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs. The Senate also authorized this committee to meet during sittings to study Bill S-11. Other discussions in the Senate included congratulations to senators, statements on Indigenous equality, and questions regarding national security, inflation, healthcare, Arctic sovereignty, the National Gallery of Canada, government spending, and systemic bias. Additionally, reports were tabled and motions were made concerning future sittings and committee meetings.
Bill S-11 successfully completed its committee review stage in the Senate on December 14, 2022, before moving to third reading.
This artifact indicates that Bill S-11 completed its "Consideration in committee" stage in the Senate on December 14, 2022. This stage is where a committee of Senators would examine the bill in detail. Following this, the bill proceeded to Third Reading in the Senate.
On December 14, 2022, the Senate presented committee reports on various bills, conducted Question Period with the Minister of Natural Resources, and advanced several legislative items, including Bill S-11 being reported from committee without amendment.
On December 14, 2022, the Senate convened and engaged in various procedural activities. This included the presentation of committee reports on several bills, including Bill S-11, the Federal Law–Civil Law Harmonization Bill, No. 4. The Senate also held Question Period where the Minister of Natural Resources addressed questions on energy sector policies, the Atlantic Loop, carbon emissions, and critical minerals. Following Question Period, the Senate proceeded with debates and motions on several bills, including the Online Streaming Bill (Bill C-11) and the National Council for Reconciliation Bill (Bill C-29). The Senate also received messages from the House of Commons and advanced several bills to further stages of the legislative process.
Bill S-11, an act to harmonize federal law with Quebec's civil law, completed its third reading in the Senate on December 15, 2022, and has since moved to the House of Commons.
The Senate completed the third reading stage for Bill S-11 on December 15, 2022. The bill, which aims to harmonize federal law with Quebec's civil law and ensure both language versions consider common and civil law, was introduced in the Senate. Following its passage in the Senate, it moved to the House of Commons where it had its first reading on February 7, 2023, and is currently at the second reading stage.
The Senate concluded its third reading debate on Bill S-11, a bill to harmonize federal law with Quebec's civil law, following discussions on its technical amendments and bijural nature.
The Senate held its third reading debate for Bill S-11. This stage involves a final discussion and opportunity for amendments before the bill is passed or defeated. The debate focused on the bill's purpose of harmonizing federal law with Quebec's civil law and ensuring both language versions consider common law and civil law. Senators discussed the technical nature of the amendments, the co-drafting process used, and the importance of bijuralism in Canada. There was also a brief discussion about the inclusion of Indigenous legal traditions.
Bill S-11 completed its first reading in the House of Commons on February 7, 2023, and is currently at the second reading stage.
This record details the procedural steps for Bill S-11 in the House of Commons. It shows that the bill completed its first reading on February 7, 2023. The record also lists subsequent stages like second reading, committee consideration, and third reading, along with dates for related speeches and activities in the Senate. The bill's current status is 'At second reading in the House of Commons'.
Bill S-11 received its first reading in the House of Commons on February 7, 2023, marking its formal introduction into the legislative process.
On February 7, 2023, in the House of Commons, Bill S-11, a bill to harmonize federal law with Quebec's civil law and amend other acts to ensure language versions consider both common law and civil law, was introduced and read for the first time. This procedural step means the bill has officially entered the legislative process in the House of Commons.
Bill S-11 is currently at the Second Reading stage in the House of Commons, with no recorded activity at this stage, but includes a history of its previous stages and related Senate activities.
This artifact describes the status of Bill S-11 at the Second Reading stage in the House of Commons. It indicates that there has been no recent activity at this specific stage as of the reporting date. The summary provides a timeline of the bill's progress, including its First Reading, Second Reading dates, and subsequent stages like committee consideration and Third Reading. It also notes speeches given by Senators during the Senate's consideration of the bill.
This legislative artifact tracks the progress of Bill S-11 through the House of Commons, noting its current status is at second reading and listing past and upcoming procedural stages.
This artifact describes the legislative process for Bill S-11 in the House of Commons. It indicates that the bill's status is 'At second reading'. The artifact lists the dates for various stages, including First Reading, Second Reading, Consideration in committee, and Third Reading. It also notes that the 'House of Commons Consideration in committee' stage has not yet been reached.
This record details the progress of Bill S-11 through the House of Commons, noting it has not yet reached the Report stage and is currently at second reading.
This artifact describes the legislative process for Bill S-11 in the House of Commons. It indicates that the bill has not yet reached the Report stage. The information provided details the bill's history, including its first reading, second reading, committee consideration, and third reading. It also notes when the bill was introduced in the Senate and mentions speeches given by Senators during the Senate's second reading process. The current status shows the bill is at second reading in the House of Commons.
Bill S-11 has not yet reached the Third reading stage in the House of Commons, with its current procedural status being Second reading.
The provided text indicates that Bill S-11 has not yet reached the Third reading stage in the House of Commons. The current status shows the bill is at Second reading. The artifact details list past events such as First reading, Second reading, and Consideration in committee, along with dates for these stages and major speeches. It also notes that the bill was at Second reading in the Senate on Thursday, November 24, 2022. The 'Stage state' is explicitly marked as 'Not reached' for the 'House of Commons Third reading'.
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Vote Summary
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