Bill S-9 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act
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Bill S-9 updates Canada's legal framework for implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention by revising definitions and removing outdated provisions.
Bill S-9 amends the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act by updating the definition of 'Convention' to reflect the latest version of the international treaty it implements. It also removes outdated sections and schedules to ensure the Act remains consistent with the treaty's current terms.
- Replaces the definition of 'Convention' in subsection 2(1) of the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act to explicitly reference the treaty's full title, signing date, and its amendments under Article XV.
- Repeals subsection 2(3) of the Act, which previously referenced the repealed schedule.
- Repeals the entire schedule of the Act to eliminate discrepancies between the treaty's text and its domestic implementation.
- Government agencies responsible for implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Canadian entities subject to the Act's provisions
- International partners involved in the Chemical Weapons Convention
- The bill does not specify how the repealed schedule was previously used or its contents.
- No details are provided about the specific changes made to the schedule before its repeal.
The Act's definition of 'Convention' is updated to match the current international treaty, and outdated sections/schedules are removed to ensure alignment with the treaty's terms.
Source: Section 1(1) and 1(2) of the Act
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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 2 June 2022, Sen. Marc Gold introduced Bill S-9, An Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act and it was given first reading. Bill S-9 amends the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act by deleting the schedule to that Act and the references to that schedule in that Act, in order to avoid potential discrepancies between the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction, as amended from time to time, and the portions of that Convention that are reproduced in that schedule.
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View on LEGISinfoParliamentary Process
Bill S-9, concerning amendments to the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act, completed its first reading in the Senate on June 2, 2022, and ultimately received royal assent on June 20, 2024.
This artifact records the procedural steps for Bill S-9 in the Senate. It shows that the bill was first read in the Senate on June 2, 2022, and later received royal assent on June 20, 2024, becoming chapter 14 of the Statutes of Canada 2024. The artifact also lists subsequent readings, committee considerations, and debates that occurred on various dates in both the Senate and the House of Commons, as well as referencing similar bills from previous Parliaments.
The Senate introduced Bill S-9 for first reading and paid tribute to Senator Howard Wetston on the occasion of his retirement.
On June 2, 2022, the Senate held a sitting where Bill S-9, an Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act, was introduced for its first reading. The sitting also included tributes to Senator Howard Wetston, who was retiring, various committee reports being tabled, and ongoing debates on other bills. Question Period featured discussions with the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food on topics ranging from food labelling to international trade. The Senate concluded its business for the day and adjourned until June 7, 2022.
This record describes the Senate's second reading stage for Bill S-9, which was later enacted as law, and notes its progression through both legislative chambers.
This artifact details the procedural steps for Bill S-9, An Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act, within the Senate. It shows that the bill completed its second reading stage on June 14, 2022. This stage involved major speeches related to the bill's advancement. The artifact also lists later procedural events in the Senate and House of Commons, culminating in Royal Assent on June 20, 2024, making it Chapter 14 of the Statutes of Canada 2024. It also notes similar bills introduced in a previous Parliament.
On June 9, 2022, the Senate held a sitting that included statements, committee reports, questions, and debates on several bills, including the adjournment of the second reading debate for Bill S-9 and the third reading and passage of Bill C-8, which subsequently received Royal Assent.
This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting on June 9, 2022. It includes statements from senators, tabling of documents, committee reports, questions and answers, and debates on several bills. Notably, the Senate began second reading debate on Bill S-9, an act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act, which was later adjourned. The sitting also saw third reading and passage of Bill C-8, An Act to implement certain provisions of the economic and fiscal update, and Royal Assent was received for Bill C-8.
In the Senate, the sponsor of Bill S-9 delivered a speech during second reading debate, explaining the bill's purpose to align Canada's chemical weapons legislation with international standards by referencing the up-to-date list of prohibited chemicals maintained by the OPCW.
The Senate debated Bill S-9, An Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act. The sponsor of the bill, Senator Mary Coyle, delivered a speech explaining the bill's purpose. She noted that this bill is similar to a previous bill, S-2, which passed the Senate but did not become law before an election. Senator Coyle detailed the history of chemical weapons, Canada's role in their development and prohibition, and the importance of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The bill aims to update Canada's implementing legislation by removing the outdated list of prohibited chemicals and clarifying that the most current list is maintained by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Senator Coyle emphasized that this change is a matter of good governance and does not impose new burdens on Canadians or Canadian industry. The debate was adjourned by Senator David M. Wells.
The Senate debated Bill S-9 at second reading, with a senator speaking in favour of the bill's aim to update Canadian law to align with international chemical weapons conventions, before referring it to committee.
On June 14, 2022, the Senate debated Bill S-9, an act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act. Senator Salma Ataullahjan spoke in support of the bill, noting that it would update Canadian legislation to align with the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and enhance clarity without changing Canada's obligations. She highlighted the importance of the bill in controlling dangerous chemicals and expressed concern over the potential use of chemical weapons in Ukraine. The Senate adopted the motion for second reading of Bill S-9, and the bill was referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade. The sitting also included discussions on other bills and routine proceedings, including tributes to the late Honourable Yoine Goldstein.
The Senate debated and advanced Bill S-9, concerning amendments to the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act, to committee for further study.
During this Senate sitting, Senators held second reading debate on Bill S-9, an Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act. The bill aims to update Canada's legislation to align with the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which would improve clarity in Canadian law regarding controlled chemicals without altering Canada's existing obligations. Senators expressed support for the bill, citing its timeliness due to global conflicts and its role in reaffirming Canada's commitment to ending the use of chemical weapons. Following the debate, the bill was read a second time and referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade for further study.
Bill S-9, an Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act, completed Senate consideration in committee on June 20, 2022, and later received royal assent on June 20, 2024.
The Senate Committee of the Whole considered Bill S-9 on Monday, June 20, 2022. The record indicates this stage was completed. Subsequently, the bill proceeded to Third Reading in the Senate on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. The bill received royal assent on June 20, 2024, becoming chapter 14 of the Statutes of Canada 2024. It is important to note that the provided text lists different dates for Senate consideration and third reading in 2022, and a separate sequence of events in 2024, including further consideration in committee, report stage, and third reading on June 19, 2024, before receiving royal assent on June 20, 2024. The artifact date provided for the "Senate Consideration in committee" stage is June 20, 2022.
The Senate received a committee report on Bill S-9, finding no amendments were needed, and scheduled the bill for third reading.
On June 20, 2022, the Senate sat, and the following occurred: The Senate received the Sixth Report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade regarding Bill S-9, An Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act. The committee reported the bill without amendment. The bill was then placed on the Orders of the Day for third reading at the next sitting. The Senate also heard statements on various topics, received other committee reports, and debated and adopted motions related to other bills.
The Senate completed the third reading of Bill S-9 on June 21, 2022, which later received Royal Assent on June 20, 2024, becoming chapter 14 of the Statutes of Canada 2024.
This artifact details the Senate's third reading of Bill S-9 on June 21, 2022, which marked the completion of this procedural stage. The bill later received Royal Assent on June 20, 2024, becoming chapter 14 of the Statutes of Canada 2024. The provided text also outlines the bill's journey through various readings and committee stages in both the Senate and the House of Commons, as well as mentioning similar bills from previous parliamentary sessions.
The Senate sitting on June 21, 2022, included the third reading and passage of Bill S-9, an act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act, aligning Canadian law with international disarmament efforts.
This artifact is a record of the Senate sitting on June 21, 2022. It includes debates and proceedings related to several bills. Notably, it contains the third reading debate and passage of Bill S-9, concerning amendments to the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act. The debate focused on aligning Canadian law with international conventions, particularly concerning new categories of prohibited chemicals like Novichok-type nerve agents. Senators discussed Canada's commitment to disarmament and the importance of updating the act to reflect current international standards. The sitting also included discussions and debates on other bills, including amendments to the Criminal Code and Identification of Criminals Act regarding virtual appearances in criminal trials (Bill S-4), amendments to the Constitution Act regarding electoral representation (Bill C-14), and the tabling of various committee reports.
Bill S-9 completed its first reading in the House of Commons on October 4, 2022.
On October 4, 2022, Bill S-9, An Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act, completed its first reading in the House of Commons. This is a procedural step where the bill is formally introduced.
This is a record of a House of Commons sitting on October 4, 2022, which details the first reading and introduction of Bill S-9, an Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act.
This document is a record of the House of Commons sitting on October 4, 2022. During this sitting, the House of Commons debated and introduced several bills, including Bill S-9, the An Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act. The record details routine proceedings, statements by members on various topics, oral question period where members debated government policies and actions, and government orders, which included discussions on Bill C-30, the Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 1. The document also includes records of points of order, privilege, and adjournment proceedings. The mention of Bill S-9 specifically relates to its first reading and introduction in the House.
The House of Commons completed the Second Reading stage for Bill S-9 on June 19, 2024, advancing it to the next procedural step after a major speech was delivered.
This record documents the completion of the House of Commons Second Reading stage for Bill S-9 on June 19, 2024. During this procedural step, the bill was agreed to and moved to the next stage of consideration. A major speech was delivered on June 19, 2024, during Sitting 335. The bill was later passed by both chambers and received royal assent on June 20, 2024. This stage specifically marks the House of Commons' approval to advance the bill for further review.
The House debated procedural motions and criticized the government's ethics record, with discussions on economic impacts and procedural accuracy.
The House of Commons debated motions related to procedural rulings and government accountability. A motion on the Speaker's ruling was agreed to, with a vote (division 612) showing 166 yeas and 107 nays. The debate focused on allegations that the Prime Minister and cabinet members violated ethics laws, with critics arguing this undermines public trust. Concerns were raised about economic impacts, including inflation, rent, and food bank usage, attributed to government policies. A point of order was raised regarding a member's comment about 'all cabinet,' leading to a discussion on procedural accuracy. The debate also touched on banking competition and public service cuts, with specific references to the Prime Minister's legal issues and their implications for governance.
The House of Commons debated the government's ethics practices, inflation, and competition policies, with opposition members criticizing budget cuts and calling for stronger regulatory measures, while a motion to proceed was approved by a majority vote.
During the debate, members of the House of Commons discussed the government's handling of ethics laws, inflation, and competition in the banking sector. Michael Barrett (NDP) accused the government of violating ethics laws, linking these actions to inflation and economic instability. He criticized the government for cutting food safety programs and other budget measures, arguing these decisions harm Canadians. Peter Julian (NDP) echoed these concerns, emphasizing the need for stronger competition laws to address corporate power. The debate included calls for transparency and accountability, with some members referencing recent convictions of senior officials under ethics laws. A motion to proceed with the discussion was passed by a majority vote (170 yes votes).
The House of Commons debated the government's ethics practices, inflation, and competition policies, with opposition members criticizing budget cuts and calling for stronger regulatory measures, while a motion to proceed was approved by a majority vote.
During the debate, members of the House of Commons discussed the government's handling of ethics laws, inflation, and competition in the banking sector. Michael Barrett (NDP) accused the government of violating ethics laws, linking these actions to inflation and economic instability. He criticized the government for cutting food safety programs and other budget measures, arguing these decisions harm Canadians. Peter Julian (NDP) echoed these concerns, emphasizing the need for stronger competition laws to address corporate power. The debate included calls for transparency and accountability, with some members referencing recent convictions of senior officials under ethics laws. A motion to proceed with the discussion was passed by a majority vote (170 yes votes).
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.
The House of Commons completed its committee review, report stage, and third reading for Bill S-9 on June 19, 2024, and the bill received royal assent the following day.
This record shows that the House of Commons completed its "Consideration in committee" stage for Bill S-9 on June 19, 2024. This means the bill was reviewed by a committee, and it was agreed to by the House at both the report stage and third reading on the same day. The bill ultimately received royal assent on June 20, 2024, and is now chapter 14 of the Statutes of Canada 2024.
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.
The House of Commons completed the Report stage for Bill S-9 on June 19, 2024, after which it proceeded to third reading and subsequently received royal assent.
This artifact summarizes the House of Commons Report stage for Bill S-9, which occurred on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. It indicates that the stage was completed, and the bill was then moved to third reading on the same day. This bill later received royal assent on June 20, 2024, becoming chapter 14 of the Statutes of Canada 2024.
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-9 completed its House of Commons third reading on June 19, 2024, leading to royal assent on June 20, 2024.
This record documents the final stage of the legislative process for Bill S-9 in the House of Commons. On June 19, 2024, the House formally agreed to the bill during its third reading, marking the final step before it received royal assent on June 20, 2024. The bill, which amends the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act, had previously passed its second reading and committee stages in 2023-2024. This stage record does not include the full bill text or detailed debate content, only the procedural completion of the third reading.
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.
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