Bill S-213 explained in plain English
An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
At a glance
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Bill S-213 proposes to establish April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day across Canada.
This bill, if passed, would officially designate April 2nd of each year as "World Autism Awareness Day" in Canada. The bill's preamble highlights the increasing number of autism diagnoses in Canada and globally, the unequal access to services for affected families in Canada, and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. It also notes Canada's support for United Nations initiatives related to autism.
- Designates April 2nd of each year as "World Autism Awareness Day" throughout Canada.
- All Canadians
- Families affected by autism spectrum disorders
- The second day of April in each and every year.
- The bill does not specify any activities or programs that must occur on World Autism Awareness Day.
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Official textParliamentary Process
Bill S-213, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day, completed first reading in the Senate on November 20, 2008, and was debated at second reading on November 25, 2008.
This artifact details the procedural steps for Bill S-213, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day, in the Senate. The bill completed its first reading on November 20, 2008. It later proceeded to second reading, where a debate occurred on November 25, 2008, including a sponsor's speech. The artifact also lists similar bills that were introduced in previous Parliaments.
On November 20, 2008, Bill S-213, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day, was introduced in the Senate for its first reading.
On November 20, 2008, the Senate held its first reading for Bill S-213, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day. This procedural step means the bill was formally introduced in the Senate. The sitting also included tributes, welcoming remarks, notices of other motions and bills, and a question period addressing economic concerns. The debate focused on the procedural introduction of the bill rather than its content, as it was only at the first reading stage.
The Senate began debating the principles of Bill S-213, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day, at the second reading stage on November 25, 2008.
On November 25, 2008, the Senate began the second reading stage for Bill S-213, which is an Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day. This stage involves debate on the principles of the bill. The provided record indicates that the sponsor's speech occurred on this date, but the stage was not yet completed.
On November 25, 2008, the Senate debated various routine proceedings, addressed the economic downturn, and adjourned debates on multiple bills, including the "World Autism Awareness Day Bill" (Bill S-213).
On November 25, 2008, the Senate of Canada held a sitting where various matters were discussed and debated. The sitting included Senators' Statements on topics such as the seventieth anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Fall 2008 Toronto Conference of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, suicide prevention, National Child Day, and the Competition Policy Review Panel Report. Routine Proceedings involved tabling reports and notices of motions, including a notice of motion to televise Senate proceedings and another to consider abolishing the Senate. Question Period addressed the economic downturn and retirement savings plans. The Orders of the Day saw debates adjourned on several bills, including the "World Autism Awareness Day Bill" (Bill S-213).
During the Senate's second reading debate on Bill S-213, Senator Jim Munson spoke in favour of establishing World Autism Awareness Day to raise awareness and support for families affected by autism, after which the debate was adjourned.
This artifact documents the Senate's second reading debate on Bill S-213, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day, on November 25, 2008. Senator Jim Munson spoke in support of the bill, explaining its purpose to establish a World Autism Awareness Day in Canada. He highlighted the growing prevalence of autism, the challenges faced by families in accessing treatment, and the need for national awareness and support. The debate also included discussions on other Senate business, such as the Speech from the Throne, other bills, and various notices of motion. The debate on Bill S-213 was adjourned.
We don't have a plain-language summary for Third reading yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
We don't have a plain-language summary for First reading yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
We don't have a plain-language summary for Second reading yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
We don't have a plain-language summary for Consideration in committee yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
We don't have a plain-language summary for Report stage yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
We don't have a plain-language summary for Third reading yet. The official source linked below is the full record.
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Vote Summary
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