Bill S-5 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and another Act
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
Short answer
The bill updates firearm regulations to clarify transportation rules, remove outdated provisions, and align with current legal standards.
At a glance
Official Parliament of Canada snapshot for 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. MP vote breakdowns appear when the House of Commons publishes a recorded division export for that bill. Senate and House stage details include official debate/sitting links when LEGISinfo publishes them.
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The bill updates firearm regulations to clarify transportation rules, remove outdated provisions, and align with current legal standards.
The bill amends several sections of the Firearms Act and Criminal Code to update regulations related to firearm possession, transportation, and licensing. Key changes include: (1) Repealing subsections 91(5) and 94(5) of the Criminal Code, which previously dealt with unauthorized possession of firearms in motor vehicles and seizure of firearms during investigations. (2) Amending section 117 of the Firearms Act to clarify conditions for transporting firearms in motor vehicles, including requirements for registration certificates and licenses. (3) Updating provisions to align with modern law enforcement practices and ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
- Repeals subsections 91(5) and 94(5) of the Criminal Code, which previously addressed unauthorized possession of firearms in motor vehicles and seizure procedures during investigations.
- Amends section 117 of the Firearms Act to specify conditions for transporting firearms in motor vehicles, including requirements for registration certificates and licenses.
- Updates provisions to ensure consistency with federal and provincial firearm regulations and modern law enforcement practices.
- Firearm owners and operators
- Law enforcement officers
- Provincial and federal regulatory agencies
- The bill does not specify exact penalties for non-compliance with the amended provisions.
- The exact scope of 'modern law enforcement practices' is not defined in the text.
Removes outdated provisions related to unauthorized firearm possession in vehicles and seizure procedures during investigations.
Clarifies requirements for transporting firearms in motor vehicles, including the need for valid registration certificates and licenses.
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Official textParliamentary Process
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