Bill S-6 explained in plain English
An Act respecting regulatory modernization
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
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The text outlines amendments to Canadian federal and provincial acts, primarily affecting definitions of 'hazardous substance' and reporting requirements, with most changes coming into effect on January 1, 2024, or the day the acts are passed.
The provided text contains legal amendments and commencement dates for various Canadian federal and provincial acts. Key points include: 1. Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act: - Amendments to definitions of 'hazardous substance' and 'reporting requirements' for corporations. - Changes to annual reporting obligations for certain corporations. 2. Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act: - Repeal of Section 15 (related to 'hazardous substance' definitions). - New definitions for 'hazardous substance' and 'reporting requirements' effective January 1, 2024. 3. Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act: - Amendments to definitions of 'hazardous substance' and 'reporting requirements' effective January 1, 2024. 4. Regulatory Modernization Act: - Provisions related to regulatory frameworks and compliance come into force on the day the act receives royal assent. 5. Commencement Dates: - Most amendments take effect on January 1, 2024, or the day the act is passed. - Some provisions are conditional on other acts (e.g., the Regulatory Modernization Act) being passed. The text does not specify penalties, fees, or detailed procedures beyond the effective dates and definitions. Some sections reference other acts or regulations but do not provide full details.
- Amends definitions of 'hazardous substance' and 'reporting requirements' in the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act.
- Repeals Section 15 of the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act and introduces new definitions for 'hazardous substance' and 'reporting requirements' effective January 1, 2024.
- Amends definitions in the Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act, effective January 1, 2024.
- Includes provisions from the Regulatory Modernization Act that come into force on the day the act receives royal assent.
- Corporations regulated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act.
- Oil and gas operators under the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act.
- Entities in Newfoundland and Labrador subject to the Atlantic Accord Implementation Act.
- Regulatory bodies and organizations affected by the Regulatory Modernization Act.
- The text does not specify penalties, fees, or detailed procedures beyond effective dates and definitions.
- Some provisions are conditional on other acts (e.g., the Regulatory Modernization Act) being passed.
- The exact scope of 'hazardous substance' and 'reporting requirements' is defined in the acts but not fully detailed here.
Corporations must update their definitions of hazardous substances and reporting obligations.
Old definitions are removed, and new standards for hazardous substances and reporting take effect on January 1, 2024.
Definitions related to hazardous substances and reporting obligations are updated, effective January 1, 2024.
New rules for regulatory processes and compliance come into force when the act is passed.
Generated using AI from official bill text. Not legal advice. It is written by PoliticalData.ca for civic education, automatically checked and spot-reviewed before publishing.
Official textParliamentary Process
Bill S-6, concerning regulatory modernization, completed its first reading in the Senate on March 31, 2022, and has since progressed through both chambers, currently being considered by a House of Commons committee.
This artifact describes the procedural steps for Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization, starting with its first reading in the Senate on March 31, 2022. It outlines subsequent readings, committee reviews, and passage through the Senate, as well as its movement to the House of Commons where it is currently under committee consideration. A key procedural event was a Senate motion on April 28, 2022, which authorized several Senate committees to study specific parts of the bill's subject matter before the bill itself was referred to committee. The artifact notes the dates of various stages and speeches associated with the bill's progression through both chambers. The current status indicates the bill is being considered by a House of Commons committee.
The Senate sat on March 31, 2022, where Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization, was introduced at first reading, alongside other procedural business, Question Period, and the passage of several bills and motions.
On March 31, 2022, the Senate met. During the sitting, Bill S-6, an Act respecting regulatory modernization, was introduced and received its first reading. Several other procedural matters were addressed, including the presentation of committee reports and motions concerning the conduct of the sitting. The Senate also engaged in Question Period, where various senators asked the Government Representative questions on topics including foreign affairs, fisheries, health, agriculture, justice, NATO, and finance. The Senate also considered messages from the House of Commons regarding the appointment of a special joint committee on medical assistance in dying, and debated and passed several bills, including Appropriation Bill No. 5 and Bill No. 1, and a motion to extend hybrid sittings.
On April 28, 2022, the Senate adopted a special procedure allowing several committees to pre-study parts of Bill S-6 concurrently, before the bill's formal referral to a committee.
This record details procedural steps for Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization, within the Senate. On April 28, 2022, the Senate adopted a motion to allow multiple Senate committees to examine specific parts of the bill's subject matter before the bill itself was referred to a committee. These committees were given a deadline of May 30, 2022, to submit their reports, and the committee studying the bill would consider these reports. The record also lists dates for first and second readings, major speeches, committee consideration, report stage, and third reading in both the Senate and the House of Commons, with the bill's latest activity noted as being referred to committee in the House of Commons on June 19, 2024.
The Senate sat on April 5, 2022, observing tributes, presenting committee reports, holding Question Period on various government initiatives, and commencing or continuing debate on multiple bills and motions, including Bill S-6 regarding regulatory modernization.
This document details a sitting of the Senate on April 5, 2022. The Senate observed moments of silence and paid tribute to the late Honourable Claudette Bradshaw and the victims of the Portapique shooting. Several committee reports were presented and tabled. Question Period covered topics such as the Canada Infrastructure Bank, carbon pricing, support for farmers, protection of Atlantic salmon, the Portapique shooting inquiry, RCMP services, private investment, and support for veterans. The sitting also included debates on various bills and motions, including Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization, which had its second reading debate adjourned. Other debated items included constitutional amendments regarding railway taxation in Saskatchewan, a National Ribbon Skirt Day bill, amendments to the Criminal Code concerning domestic violence recognizance orders, a bill for a guaranteed livable basic income, amendments to the Radiocommunication Act, and a motion recognizing climate change as an urgent crisis. The Senate also began debating a report on amending Senate administrative rules.
On April 5, 2022, the Senate heard tributes, presented committee reports, debated various bills and motions, and began second reading debate on Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization, which was subsequently adjourned.
This artifact details proceedings in the Senate on April 5, 2022. It includes tributes to the late Honourable Claudette Bradshaw and the victims of the Portapique shooting, as well as discussions on the Papal Apology. Several committee reports were presented, and Question Period addressed topics like the Canada Infrastructure Bank, carbon pricing, and support for farmers. The Senate then proceeded to "Orders of the Day," where Bill S-6, "An Act respecting regulatory modernization," was brought up for second reading. The sponsor, Senator Yuen Pau Woo, gave a speech in favour of the bill, explaining its purpose and proposing amendments to various acts to modernize regulations. The debate on Bill S-6 was adjourned. The artifact also records debates on other bills and motions, including those concerning constitutional amendments, Indigenous rights, the Criminal Code, assisted human reproduction, and climate change.
During a Senate sitting on April 28, 2022, Senators discussed various national and international issues, including recognizing Russian acts of genocide in Ukraine, extending hybrid sittings, and examining multiple bills related to regulatory modernization, border security, and social issues, before adjourning.
This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting that took place on April 28, 2022. The sitting included Senators' Statements on various topics including Canadian artists, Earth Day, and historical events. Routine Proceedings included a motion adopted to recognize that the Russian Federation is committing acts of genocide against Ukrainians. Question Period addressed topics such as the Prime Minister's travel, just transition for energy workers, immigration programs, broadband access, ferry services, the situation of Canadians detained in the Dominican Republic, inflation, nuclear weapons, and the National Microbiology Laboratory. Orders of the Day included debates and votes on extending hybrid sittings, studying the subject matter of Bill S-6 (An Act respecting regulatory modernization), and proceeding with other bills like the Customs Act and Preclearance Act, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, and amendments to the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act, the Department for Women and Gender Equality Act, the Criminal Code, and the Employment Insurance Act. The Senate also authorized a committee to study the Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention. The sitting concluded with the adoption of an adjournment motion.
During the Senate's second reading debate on April 28, 2022, senators discussed Bill S-6, an act to modernize regulations to improve Canada's economic competitiveness, before referring it to committee.
On April 28, 2022, the Senate held its second reading debate for Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization. The debate included discussions on the importance of modernizing regulations to foster innovation and economic growth, the current state of Canada's regulatory environment compared to other countries, and the need for a more robust and consultative process for regulatory review. Senators also discussed the government's ongoing initiatives to review and update regulations, including collaborations with provinces and territories. The bill proposes to amend 29 acts to remove regulatory irritants that hinder economic growth and innovation. Following the debate, the bill was referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce for further study.
This artifact details the Senate's procedural progression of Bill S-6, including committee examination of specific parts and its eventual movement to the House of Commons.
This record outlines the procedural steps for Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization, within the Senate. It details the bill's journey through various stages, including first and second reading, consideration in committee, report stage, and third reading. Notably, on April 28, 2022, the Senate adopted a motion authorizing several Senate committees to separately examine specific parts of the bill's subject matter, with reports due by May 30, 2022. The bill later moved to the House of Commons for its process. The provided text indicates that as of the time of this record, the bill had completed its committee consideration in the Senate and was proceeding or had proceeded through subsequent stages, eventually reaching committee consideration in the House of Commons.
On June 14, 2022, the Senate considered committee reports on various bills, including amendments to Bill S-6, engaged in Question Period with the Minister of Immigration, received a nominee for Privacy Commissioner, and debated and referred several other bills to committee.
On June 14, 2022, the Senate conducted routine proceedings, including the presentation of committee reports. The Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce presented its third report on Bill S-6, "An Act respecting regulatory modernization," with amendments. The Senate also considered other committee reports and bills, heard from the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship during Question Period, and received Mr. Philippe Dufresne in Committee of the Whole for his appointment as Privacy Commissioner. The Senate then proceeded with second reading debates and referrals to committee for several bills, including Bill S-9 (Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act), Bill S-10 (Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement), Bill C-19 (Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1), Bill C-24 (Appropriation Bill No. 2, 2022-23), and Bill C-25 (Appropriation Bill No. 3, 2022-23). The Senate adjourned following these proceedings.
The Senate Report stage for Bill S-6 was completed on June 15, 2022, with a procedural motion passed to allow multiple Senate committees to study different parts of the bill's subject matter.
This record details the Senate Report stage for Bill S-6, an Act respecting regulatory modernization, which was completed on June 15, 2022. It includes a procedural note about authorizing several Senate committees to examine specific parts of the bill's subject matter before the bill was referred to a committee. The bill is currently at the consideration in committee stage in the House of Commons.
During a Senate sitting on June 15, 2022, senators discussed various issues, presented committee reports, engaged in question period on multiple topics, and importantly, adopted the report on Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization, which included amendments and observations on the consultation process.
This document records a Senate sitting on June 15, 2022. The sitting included statements from senators on various topics, including the First Nations Regional Economic Circle, a visit from Frédéric Perreault, the resilience of Geneviève Rioux, the achievements of Jennifer Jones, and concerns about nuclear warhead stockpiles. Routine proceedings involved the presentation of committee reports, including the Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on Audit and Oversight and the Third Report of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence, which proposed amendments to Bill S-7. Question Period covered topics such as the Russian Embassy event, the Emergencies Act, blood donation screening, female genital mutilation, the Afghanistan crisis, and COVID-19 travel restrictions and airport delays. The Senate also considered and adopted reports on Bill S-4 (Criminal Code amendments) and Bill S-8 (Immigration and Refugee Protection Act amendments). Crucially for Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization, the Senate proceeded to consider the third report of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce, which recommended amendments and expressed concerns about the consultation process for the bill. The report was adopted, and the bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for third reading.
This record outlines the procedural progression of Bill S-6 through the Senate, including third reading, and notes its current status in the House of Commons.
This artifact details the procedural steps for Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization, specifically during its consideration in the Senate. It shows the bill moved through first reading, second reading, and third reading in the Senate. A notable procedural step was a motion passed on April 28, 2022, which authorized several Senate committees to examine specific parts of the bill's subject matter before the bill was referred to a committee. The artifact also notes the bill's subsequent progress in the House of Commons, where it is currently at the committee stage.
The Senate sat on June 16, 2022, hearing statements, conducting Question Period on various issues, and debating or advancing several bills including Bill S-4, Bill S-6, and Bill S-7.
On June 16, 2022, the Senate continued its proceedings. The sitting included statements on National Indigenous History Month, Deafblind Awareness Month, and World Refugee Day. Routine proceedings saw the presentation of reports and first readings of bills. The Question Period addressed various topics including cross-border firearms transportation, gender-based violence, linguistic minority rights, LGBTQ2+ support, the impact of Bill C-11, travel restrictions, passport services, and emissions reduction targets. The Senate then proceeded to Orders of the Day, where debate was adjourned on Bill S-4 and Bill S-6, and reports were adopted for Bill S-7. The sitting concluded with a motion to adjourn until June 20, 2022.
The Senate sat on June 20, 2022, hearing statements, presenting committee reports, debating and passing Bill S-6, and discussing other legislative items and government business.
On June 20, 2022, the Senate held a sitting that included several procedural activities. Senators made statements on National Sickle Cell Awareness Day, Lieutenant-General Jocelyn Paul's appointment, and National Indigenous Peoples Day. Various committee reports were presented on different bills, including Bill S-208 (Declaration on the Essential Role of Artists and Creative Expression in Canada Bill), Bill S-5 (An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999), and Bill S-9 (An Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act). A motion was adopted to resolve into a Committee of the Whole to consider Bill C-28. A notice of motion was given to study the impact of a subsection of the Criminal Code. A question period addressed issues such as passport services, access to information, prompt payment of construction work, the Cannabis Act review, food labelling, and fertilizer tariffs. The Senate then proceeded with Orders of the Day, including debate on Bill C-14 (An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 regarding electoral representation), Bill C-5 (An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act), and Bill S-7 (An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Preclearance Act, 2016). The sitting concluded with the third reading and passage of Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization.
This record outlines the procedural progression of Bill S-6 through the House of Commons, including its first reading, various committee examinations, and second reading and referral to committee.
This artifact details the procedural steps for Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization, in the House of Commons. It notes that the bill's first reading occurred on March 31, 2022. Later activities include second reading and referral to committee on June 19, 2024, with various speeches and committee meetings taking place in 2022 and 2023. The artifact also includes procedural information about the Senate's authorization for committees to examine specific parts of the bill's subject matter prior to its referral to a House of Commons committee. The bill is currently at the consideration in committee stage in the House of Commons.
On June 22, 2022, the House of Commons recorded the first reading of Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization, as part of a day's proceedings that also included numerous other debates and statements.
The House of Commons Hansard for June 22, 2022, records the first reading debate for Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization. While the record details a full day of parliamentary proceedings, including statements by members, oral questions, and debates on various other bills, it does not contain specific discussion related to Bill S-6 itself. The bill is mentioned as having its first reading, a procedural step where a bill is formally introduced. The rest of the Hansard document focuses on other legislative and procedural matters.
The House of Commons completed the second reading of Bill S-6 on June 19, 2024, referring it to committee for further examination as part of its legislative process.
On June 19, 2024, the House of Commons completed the second reading of Bill S-6, which proposes regulatory modernization. The bill was then referred to a committee for further examination. This procedural step marks the transition from initial debate to detailed review. The bill had previously passed its first reading in 2022 and undergone committee consideration and report stages in 2022 and 2023. A Senate motion from April 2022 directed the division of the bill's content into parts for examination by specific committees, which influenced the House's process. This record does not alter the law itself but documents the procedural movement of the bill through Parliament.
The parliamentary debate focused on energy policy, regulatory challenges, international relations, and governance issues, with members criticizing government actions and proposing alternative approaches.
During the parliamentary sitting, several members of the House of Commons addressed various issues. Corey Tochor (Liberal) criticized the current government for adding more restrictive legislation and mentioned the Harper government's approval of an LNG plant. Mark Gerretsen (Conservative) questioned the reliance on LNG and suggested a shift to heat pumps. Elizabeth May (Green) discussed regulatory modernization, citing her experience with a restaurant and challenges faced by doctors with paperwork. Maninder Sidhu (NDP) addressed the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Canada's response. A member also raised concerns about ethics violations, the government's failure to inform an MP about threats from Beijing, and questioned the Liberal-NDP government's ethics. The discussions covered energy policy, regulatory issues, international relations, and governance concerns.
During a February 24, 2023, House of Commons session, members debated Bill S-6's regulatory modernization, with Conservatives emphasizing reduced red tape and critics noting gaps in addressing key issues like Indigenous consultation and healthcare burdens.
During a House of Commons sitting on February 24, 2023, members debated Bill S-6, which aims to modernize regulatory processes. Conservative MPs, including Garnett, argued the bill reduces excessive red tape, citing examples like the Canada Revenue Agency and small businesses. They criticized the Liberal government for adding regulatory burdens. The NDP's Julian and Green Party's May acknowledged the need for modernization but emphasized the bill does not address critical issues like Indigenous consultation, healthcare paperwork, or broader regulatory overreach. Other discussions in the same session focused on unrelated topics, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ethics concerns.
During a February 24, 2023, House of Commons session, members debated Bill S-6's regulatory modernization, with Conservatives emphasizing reduced red tape and critics noting gaps in addressing key issues like Indigenous consultation and healthcare burdens.
During a House of Commons sitting on February 24, 2023, members debated Bill S-6, which aims to modernize regulatory processes. Conservative MPs, including Garnett, argued the bill reduces excessive red tape, citing examples like the Canada Revenue Agency and small businesses. They criticized the Liberal government for adding regulatory burdens. The NDP's Julian and Green Party's May acknowledged the need for modernization but emphasized the bill does not address critical issues like Indigenous consultation, healthcare paperwork, or broader regulatory overreach. Other discussions in the same session focused on unrelated topics, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ethics concerns.
During a February 24, 2023, House of Commons session, members debated Bill S-6's regulatory modernization, with Conservatives emphasizing reduced red tape and critics noting gaps in addressing key issues like Indigenous consultation and healthcare burdens.
During a House of Commons sitting on February 24, 2023, members debated Bill S-6, which aims to modernize regulatory processes. Conservative MPs, including Garnett, argued the bill reduces excessive red tape, citing examples like the Canada Revenue Agency and small businesses. They criticized the Liberal government for adding regulatory burdens. The NDP's Julian and Green Party's May acknowledged the need for modernization but emphasized the bill does not address critical issues like Indigenous consultation, healthcare paperwork, or broader regulatory overreach. Other discussions in the same session focused on unrelated topics, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ethics concerns.
During a February 24, 2023, House of Commons session, members debated Bill S-6's regulatory modernization, with Conservatives emphasizing reduced red tape and critics noting gaps in addressing key issues like Indigenous consultation and healthcare burdens.
During a House of Commons sitting on February 24, 2023, members debated Bill S-6, which aims to modernize regulatory processes. Conservative MPs, including Garnett, argued the bill reduces excessive red tape, citing examples like the Canada Revenue Agency and small businesses. They criticized the Liberal government for adding regulatory burdens. The NDP's Julian and Green Party's May acknowledged the need for modernization but emphasized the bill does not address critical issues like Indigenous consultation, healthcare paperwork, or broader regulatory overreach. Other discussions in the same session focused on unrelated topics, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ethics concerns.
This Hansard record contains parliamentary questions about federal department operations and policy implementation, with responses indicating official documentation is available for review.
The text contains a series of parliamentary questions and answers from the House of Commons, focusing on government operations and policy areas. Key topics include: 1. Climate change strategy updates from Environment Canada (Question No. 2653) 2. Immigration policy implementation by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Question No. 2655) 3. Infrastructure funding allocation for provinces (Question No. 2657) 4. Financial reporting requirements for federal departments (Question No. 2659) Responses are formatted as 'Return tabled' or 'Orders for return,' indicating official documentation is available but not included in this text. The record reflects routine parliamentary oversight of government departments and their operational reporting obligations.
Bill S-6 is currently at the committee consideration stage in the House of Commons, with no recent activity noted, following its second reading and referral to committee on June 19, 2024.
The House of Commons is currently considering Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization, at the committee stage. This means that a committee of Members of Parliament is reviewing the bill in detail. The record indicates that there has been no recent activity at this specific stage. The bill's journey included first and second readings, and major speeches were made during those stages. Following committee review, it would typically proceed to report stage and then third reading. The bill was also considered in the Senate, where a motion was adopted on April 28, 2022, authorizing several Senate committees to examine specific parts of the bill's subject matter and report back by May 30, 2022. The House of Commons later agreed to the second reading of the bill on June 19, 2024, and referred it to committee.
Bill S-6, an Act respecting regulatory modernization, is currently awaiting its Report stage in the House of Commons, with the latest procedural activity being its second reading and referral to committee on June 19, 2024.
This record indicates that Bill S-6, titled 'An Act respecting regulatory modernization', has reached the Report stage in the House of Commons. However, the Report stage has not yet occurred. The latest recorded activity was the bill's second reading and referral to committee on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The record also includes details about the bill's first reading on Thursday, March 31, 2022, and subsequent proceedings in both the Senate and the House of Commons, including speeches and committee considerations that took place earlier.
Bill S-6 has not yet reached Third Reading in the House of Commons, with its most recent procedural step being Second Reading and referral to committee on June 19, 2024.
This artifact indicates that Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization, has not yet reached the Third Reading stage in the House of Commons. The latest activity recorded was the Second Reading and referral to committee on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The artifact also lists historical activities for the bill, including its First Reading on Thursday, March 31, 2022, and various committee sittings and report stages in both the Senate and the House of Commons in 2022 and 2023. It also notes a specific procedural motion passed by the Senate on April 28, 2022, authorizing multiple Senate committees to examine different parts of the bill's subject matter before it was referred to a committee.
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