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Bill C-13 explained in plain English

An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act

Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.

Short answer

Bill C-13 extends employment insurance benefits for Canadian Forces members whose parental leave is deferred or recalled to duty, aligning with National Defence Act regulations.

At a glance

Jurisdiction
Federal Parliament
Legislature / Parliament
Parliament of Canada
Session
40th Parliament, 3rd Session
Bill number
Bill C-13
Full title
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act
Current status
Passed
Latest event
Royal assent received
Last updated
Jun 29, 2010

Official Parliament of Canada snapshot for 40th Parliament, 3rd 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.

Chamber
Parliament of Canada
Current Stage
Royal assent received
Latest Activity
Jun 29, 2010
Plain-language explanation

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Short Version

Bill C-13 extends employment insurance benefits for Canadian Forces members whose parental leave is deferred or recalled to duty, aligning with National Defence Act regulations.

What It Means

Bill C-13 amends the Employment Insurance Act to extend parental leave benefits for Canadian Forces members whose parental leave is deferred or who are recalled to duty under the National Defence Act. This ensures their eligibility for extended support during such periods.

What This Bill Does
  • Adds subsection (12.1) to section 10 of the Employment Insurance Act to extend benefit periods when parental leave is deferred or recall to duty occurs under National Defence Act regulations.
  • Limits benefit period extensions to a maximum of 104 weeks under subsections (3) and (3.01) of the Employment Insurance Act.
  • Extends the period referenced in subsection 23(2) of the Employment Insurance Act to 104 weeks under specific conditions related to parental leave deferrals or recalls.
  • Includes transitional rules for claims where parental leave deferral or recall occurs within 104 weeks of the Act's coming into force.
Who Is Affected
  • Canadian Forces members whose parental leave is deferred or who are recalled to duty under National Defence Act regulations.
  • Employment insurance claimants whose benefits are affected by the extended periods for deferred leave or recall to duty.
Uncertainties Or Limits
  • The maximum benefit period extension is capped at 104 weeks, as specified in subsections (3) and (3.01) of the Employment Insurance Act.
  • Transitional rules apply to claims where parental leave deferral or recall occurs within 104 weeks of the Act's coming into force.
Laws Or Regulations Affected
Employment Insurance Act
Amended

Includes provisions to extend parental leave benefits for Canadian Forces members whose leave is deferred or recalled to duty, with maximum duration limits.

National Defence Act
Referenced

Regulations under this Act govern the conditions under which Canadian Forces members may have their parental leave deferred or recalled to duty, affecting eligibility for extended benefits.

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Official text

Parliamentary Process

Step 1
First reading
Jun 17, 2010
Completed

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First reading, Jun 17, 2010
End of stage activity, Jun 17, 2010
Chamber sittings
First reading - Jun 17, 2010

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Step 2
Second reading
Jun 21, 2010
Completed

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Second reading, Jun 21, 2010
Referral to committee, Jun 21, 2010
End of stage activity, Jun 21, 2010
Chamber sittings
Debate at second reading - Jun 21, 2010

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Step 3
Consideration in committee
Jun 28, 2010
Completed

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Committee report presented, Jun 28, 2010
End of stage activity, Jun 28, 2010
Chamber sittings
Committee report presented - Jun 28, 2010

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Step 4
Third reading
Jun 28, 2010
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Third reading, Jun 28, 2010
End of stage activity, Jun 28, 2010
Chamber sittings
Debate at third reading - Jun 28, 2010

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Step 1
First reading
Apr 12, 2010
Completed

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Introduction and first reading, Apr 12, 2010
End of stage activity, Apr 12, 2010
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Introduction and first reading - Apr 12, 2010

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Step 2
Second reading
May 7, 2010
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Second reading and referral to committee, May 7, 2010
End of stage activity, May 7, 2010
Chamber sittings
Debate at second reading - May 6, 2010

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Debate at second reading - May 7, 2010

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Step 3
Consideration in committee
May 31, 2010
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Committee report presented, May 31, 2010
End of stage activity, May 31, 2010
Chamber sittings
Committee report presented - May 31, 2010

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Step 4
Report stage
Jun 16, 2010
Completed

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Concurrence at report stage with an amendment, Jun 16, 2010
End of stage activity, Jun 16, 2010
Chamber sittings
Debate at report stage - Jun 16, 2010

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Step 5
Third reading
Jun 16, 2010
Completed

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Third reading, Jun 16, 2010
End of stage activity, Jun 16, 2010
Chamber sittings
Debate at third reading - Jun 16, 2010

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Step 1
Royal assent
Jun 29, 2010
Royal assent, Jun 29, 2010
End of stage activity, Jun 29, 2010
Chamber sittings
Royal assent - Jun 29, 2010

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Vote Summary

No published recorded division

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Sponsor
Diane Finley
Sponsor party or district not listed
Jurisdiction
Federal Parliament

No published representative vote breakdown

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