Bill S-204 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Customs Tariff (goods from Xinjiang)
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
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This bill prohibits the import of goods from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China under the Customs Tariff, effective one year after royal assent.
Bill S-204 amends Canada's Customs Tariff to ban the importation of goods made in whole or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The ban takes effect one year after the bill receives royal assent.
- Adds a new provision to the Customs Tariff (section 136.1) that prohibits importing goods manufactured or produced in whole or in part in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China, overriding other provisions in the Act
- Specifies the bill comes into force on the first anniversary of the day it receives royal assent (section 3)
- Importers attempting to bring goods from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China into Canada
- Customs authorities responsible for enforcing import regulations
- The bill does not specify which goods are included in the prohibition beyond being 'manufactured or produced wholly or in part' in Xinjiang
- The exact implementation details for enforcement are not provided in the text
Now includes a prohibition on imports from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China
Source: Section 136.1
Specifies when the bill's provisions become legally effective
Source: Section 3
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Official textParliamentary Process
Bill S-204, concerning amendments to the Customs Tariff related to goods from Xinjiang, completed its first reading in the Senate on November 24, 2021, and is currently at the second reading stage.
This artifact describes the first reading stage of Bill S-204 in the Senate, which occurred on November 24, 2021. This is a procedural step where the bill is formally introduced. The artifact also notes that the bill is currently at the second reading stage and lists key speeches related to this stage, including the sponsor's speech on February 24, 2022, and a response speech on May 10, 2022.
During a Senate sitting on November 24, 2021, tributes were paid to the late Senator Judith Keating, and Bill S-204 (An Act to amend the Customs Tariff) was introduced at first reading, alongside numerous other bills and notices of motion, before debate on hybrid sittings was adjourned.
On November 24, 2021, the Senate of Canada convened for its sitting. The proceedings began with tributes to the late Senator Judith Keating. Following this, the Senate moved to Routine Proceedings, which included a motion to extend the time allocated for Routine Proceedings. Several bills were introduced and received their first reading, including Bill S-204, An Act to amend the Customs Tariff (goods from Xinjiang). The Senate also addressed various notices of motion regarding committee studies and government actions, and engaged in Question Period covering topics such as support for farmers, Canada-China relations, and the handling of Afghan refugees. The sitting concluded with debate adjourned on a motion to authorize hybrid sittings.
The Senate is currently debating Bill S-204 at its second reading stage, which proposes amendments to the Customs Tariff related to goods from Xinjiang.
The Senate is currently at the second reading stage for Bill S-204, which aims to amend the Customs Tariff concerning goods from Xinjiang. The bill had its first reading on November 24, 2021, and its second reading debate began on February 24, 2022. Further debate took place on May 10, 2022. The stage is not yet completed.
During a Senate sitting on February 24, 2022, senators discussed numerous topics including the invasion of Ukraine, COVID-19 measures, and economic issues, with Bill S-204 concerning goods from Xinjiang beginning its second reading debate.
This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting on February 24, 2022. The sitting included Senators' Statements on various topics, including the situation in Ukraine and Black History Month. Routine Proceedings saw reports tabled and notices of motions given. Question Period addressed topics like the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the Emergencies Act, and early learning and child care agreements. The "Orders of the Day" section shows that several bills were at various stages of debate, including Bill S-204, An Act to amend the Customs Tariff (goods from Xinjiang), which began its second reading debate. Other discussions involved bills related to COVID-19 measures, the Old Age Security Act, and a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income. Senate committees were authorized to study various issues, including the Canadian foreign service, energy and environmental matters, and resource extraction impacts. The sitting concluded with debate adjourned on several items.
During this Senate sitting, senators predominantly discussed and condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with other brief discussions on various community and national matters, and procedural business including bill introductions.
This Senate debate record from February 24, 2022, primarily focuses on discussions surrounding Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Several senators shared personal connections to Ukraine, condemned the invasion, and called for strong Canadian action. Other topics briefly discussed include the Art City Winnipeg initiative, the North Warning System contract, Black History Month, a legal award recipient, the passing of Michael Allen Westover Jones, and the achievements of Canadian athletes at the Olympic Winter Games. Procedurally, the Senate also dealt with tabling reports, presenting committee reports, and introducing new bills.
The Senate continued debate on Bill S-204, an Act to amend the Customs Tariff concerning goods from Xinjiang, with senators discussing its implications and potential for committee review.
On May 10, 2022, the Senate continued debate on Bill S-204, an Act to amend the Customs Tariff concerning goods from Xinjiang. Senators Julie Miville-Dechêne and Leo Housakos discussed the bill. Senator Miville-Dechêne, acting as critic, expressed concerns about the bill's approach, its potential conflict with World Trade Organization rules, and suggested amendments. Senator Housakos, the sponsor, advocated for swift action and expressed openness to committee review. The Senate proceeded with other business, including debates on other bills, and routine proceedings.
On May 10, 2022, the Senate engaged in legislative business, including debates on multiple bills addressing diverse issues from border security and economic measures to autism support, voting age, Indigenous culture, trade, and post-secondary institution stability.
This is a record of Senate debates that occurred on May 10, 2022. The Senate discussed various matters including paying tribute to fallen police officers, welcoming visitors, and proceeding through the legislative agenda. A significant portion of the debate involved discussions on several bills, including Bill S-7 (an act to amend the Customs Act and the Preclearance Act, 2016) concerning digital device searches at the border, Bill C-8 (an act to implement certain provisions of the economic and fiscal update and other measures) related to economic and fiscal measures, Bill S-203 (an act respecting a federal framework on autism spectrum disorder), Bill S-227 (an act to establish Food Day in Canada), Bill S-201 (an act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Regulation Adapting the Canada Elections Act for the Purposes of a Referendum regarding the voting age), Bill S-219 (an act respecting a National Ribbon Skirt Day), Bill S-204 (an act to amend the Customs Tariff concerning goods from Xinjiang), and Bill S-215 (an act respecting measures in relation to the financial stability of post-secondary institutions).
Bill S-204, concerning amendments to the Customs Tariff related to goods from Xinjiang, has not yet reached the Senate Third Reading stage, with its latest activity being debate at Second Reading.
This artifact describes the status of Bill S-204, An Act to amend the Customs Tariff (goods from Xinjiang), within the Senate. It indicates that the bill has not yet reached the Senate's Third Reading stage. The latest activity recorded is debate at the Second Reading stage, which occurred on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The bill was first read on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, and had its Second Reading on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Major speeches related to the Second Reading are noted, including one by Senator Leo Housakos on February 24, 2022, and a response speech by Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne on May 10, 2022.
Bill S-204, concerning amendments to the Customs Tariff for goods from Xinjiang, has undergone first reading in the House of Commons but has not yet reached this stage according to the artifact's state, while currently being debated at second reading in the Senate.
This record indicates that Bill S-204, An Act to amend the Customs Tariff (goods from Xinjiang), has completed its first reading in the House of Commons on November 24, 2021. However, the current stage described in this artifact is 'Not reached'. The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the Senate, with debate having occurred on May 10, 2022. Speeches from Senators Leo Housakos and Julie Miville-Dechêne related to the second reading in the Senate are noted.
Bill S-204, concerning amendments to the Customs Tariff regarding goods from Xinjiang, has not yet proceeded to the second reading stage in the House of Commons, though it is currently undergoing second reading in the Senate.
This record indicates that Bill S-204, An Act to amend the Customs Tariff (goods from Xinjiang), has not yet reached the second reading stage in the House of Commons. The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the Senate. The provided text details some past activities related to the bill in the Senate, including a sponsor's speech on February 24, 2022, and a response speech on May 10, 2022.
Bill S-204, concerning amendments to the Customs Tariff related to goods from Xinjiang, has not yet reached the committee stage in the House of Commons and is currently undergoing debate at the second reading stage in the Senate.
This artifact describes the legislative process for Bill S-204, An Act to amend the Customs Tariff (goods from Xinjiang). It indicates that the bill has not yet reached the 'Consideration in committee' stage in the House of Commons. The bill is currently at the 'Second reading' stage in the Senate, where debate occurred on May 10, 2022. The bill had its first reading on November 24, 2021, and its second reading in the Senate on February 24, 2022. Speeches from Senator Leo Housakos and Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne are noted as significant at the second reading stage in the Senate.
Bill S-204 has not reached the Report stage in the House of Commons, and its current progress is at second reading in the Senate.
The provided artifact indicates that Bill S-204 has not yet reached the Report stage in the House of Commons. The bill's current status is at second reading in the Senate, with the latest activity being debate at second reading on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in the Senate. The artifact lists the first reading on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, and second reading on Thursday, February 24, 2022, both in the Senate. It also notes major speeches by Senator Leo Housakos and Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne during the Senate's second reading debate.
Bill S-204 has not yet reached the Third Reading stage in the House of Commons and is currently at Second Reading in the Senate.
This artifact describes the stage of Bill S-204, concerning amendments to the Customs Tariff related to goods from Xinjiang. The record indicates that the bill has not yet reached the Third Reading stage in the House of Commons. The current status shows the bill is at the Second Reading in the Senate, with its latest activity being a debate on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.
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Vote Summary
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Official sources
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