Bill S-1001 explained in plain English
An Act respecting Queen's University at Kingston
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Bill S-1001 proposes changes to the governing bodies and election processes of Queen's University at Kingston, and repeals a section of a 1912 Act.
Bill S-1001, An Act respecting Queen’s University at Kingston, proposes to amend the university's founding act. It aims to change the composition and powers of the Board of Trustees and the University Council, and how their members are elected. The bill also includes other technical and related changes. A key provision is the repeal of section 7 of a 1912 Act related to Queen's College at Kingston.
- Amends the constitution of Queen's University at Kingston.
- Changes the composition and powers of the Board of Trustees.
- Changes the composition and powers of the University Council.
- Modifies the method of election for members of the Board of Trustees and the University Council.
- Repeals section 7 of the Act respecting Queen’s College at Kingston, and to change its name to “Queen’s University at Kingston”, chapter 138 of the Statutes of Canada, 1912.
- Replaces sections 10 and 11 of the Act concerning Queen's University at Kingston.
- Repeals sections 14 and 15 of the Act concerning Queen's University at Kingston.
- Replaces section 17 of the Act concerning Queen's University at Kingston.
- Continues the University Council and its powers.
- Allows the University Council to make by-laws regarding its membership, elections, and other affairs.
- Establishes provisions for the appointment, role, and term of office for the Chancellor.
- Establishes provisions for the election, role, and term of office for the Rector.
- Includes a transitional provision stating that current office holders will continue until the end of their terms.
- States that this Act prevails in case of inconsistency or conflict with the Royal Charter or other laws.
- Queen's University at Kingston (the corporation).
- The Board of Trustees of Queen's University at Kingston.
- The University Council of Queen's University at Kingston.
- Faculty members of Queen's University at Kingston.
- Staff members of Queen's University at Kingston.
- Students registered in academic programs at Queen's University at Kingston.
- Graduates of Queen's University at Kingston.
- Benefactors of Queen's University at Kingston.
- Affiliated colleges of Queen's University at Kingston.
- The Chancellor of Queen's University at Kingston.
- The Rector of Queen's University at Kingston.
- The Lieutenant Governor in Council of the Province of Ontario (in relation to past appointments).
- The Board of Trustees may make by-laws regarding its composition, elections, committees, meetings, and other affairs.
- The University Council may make by-laws regarding its membership, elections, officers, the appointment of the Chancellor, the election of the Rector, and other affairs.
- The Chancellor has a deliberative and casting vote at University Council meetings.
- Students elect the Rector.
- The Bill S-1001 prevails over conflicting provisions in the Royal Charter or other laws.
- The transitional provision states that current office holders continue until the end of their term immediately before the Act comes into force.
- The Act comes into force on a date to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council, but specific details are not provided in the text.
- The specific date for the Act to come into force is not provided in the bill text; it will be determined by order of the Governor in Council.
- The details of by-laws to be made by the Board of Trustees and the University Council are not specified in the bill, but they must not be contrary to the Royal Charter or any Act of Parliament.
- The bill does not specify financial details or new funding.
Section 7 of this Act, which dealt with the election of a rector, is repealed.
Source: Section 1
Sections 10 and 11, which outline the composition and by-laws of the Board of Trustees, are replaced.
Source: Section 2
Sections 14 and 15, which defined quorum and when the Board of Trustees is constituted, are repealed.
Source: Section 3
Section 17, concerning the University Council and its by-laws, is replaced. New sections (17.1 and 17.2) are introduced to define the Chancellor and Rector.
Source: Section 4
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Official textParliamentary Process
Bill S-1001, concerning Queen's University at Kingston, completed its first reading in the Senate and was subsequently referred to committee.
This record describes the first reading of Bill S-1001, An Act respecting Queen's University at Kingston, in the Senate on March 22, 2011. Following this, the bill was referred to a committee on March 24, 2011. The bill is currently under consideration by a committee in the Senate.
On March 22, 2011, the Senate held its sitting, including the first reading of Bill S-1001, debates on veterans' benefits, foreign assets, international humanitarian drug access, and Holocaust monument legislation, alongside other committee reports and inquiries.
This artifact documents the Senate sitting on March 22, 2011. It includes various proceedings such as senators' statements on topics like official languages, women in Africa, and international events. Routine proceedings involved tabling reports and presenting bills. The Question Period addressed foreign affairs and agriculture. The Orders of the Day included debate and voting on several bills and committee reports. Notably, Bill S-1001, An Act respecting Queen's University at Kingston, received first reading and was placed on the Order Paper for second reading. Significant debate occurred on Bills C-55 (Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act, Pension Act), C-61 (Freezing Assets of Corrupt Foreign Officials Bill), and C-393 (Patent Act - drugs for international humanitarian purposes), as well as Bill C-232 (Supreme Court Act - understanding official languages) and Bill C-442 (National Holocaust Monument Bill). Committee reports were presented and adopted, and motions concerning committee sittings were passed. The sitting concluded with various debates and inquiries scheduled to continue.
Bill S-1001 completed its second reading in the Senate on March 24, 2011, and was then referred to a committee for further examination.
This artifact describes the procedural steps for Bill S-1001, An Act respecting Queen's University at Kingston, in the Senate. The bill had its first reading on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, and its second reading on Thursday, March 24, 2011. Following the second reading, the bill was referred to a committee for further consideration. The Senate then moved to the committee stage. The artifact notes that a sponsor's speech was given at the second reading. The information provided is limited to procedural events and does not contain the full text of the bill or details of its potential impacts.
On March 24, 2011, the Senate addressed various legislative matters, including bills related to veterans' benefits, criminal code amendments, and Queen's University, alongside debates on international affairs, national security, and the Senate's public image.
The Senate met on March 24, 2011. The sitting included Senators' Statements on various topics such as Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness, tributes to individuals, and safe digging month. Routine Proceedings involved the tabling of committee reports on fisheries, the National Holocaust Monument, and controlled substances. Question Period addressed issues like the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Bill and the National Research Council's mandate. The Senate then proceeded to Orders of the Day, which included debates and votes on several bills, including amendments to the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act and the Pension Act (Bill C-55), and the Criminal Code (Bill C-54). A private bill to amend the constitution of Queen's University at Kingston (Bill S-1001) was read second time and referred to committee. The Senate also adopted a report on Arctic sovereignty and security and passed motions condemning attacks in Pakistan and urging action on the Ivory Coast conflict. Debates continued on inquiries regarding the Senate's online presence, freedom of speech, and the Old Age Security Allowance. The sitting concluded with adjourned debates on various matters.
On March 24, 2011, the Senate of Canada debated and referred Bill S-1001, An Act respecting Queen's University at Kingston, to committee for further study.
On March 24, 2011, the Senate of Canada met. The Senate considered Bill S-1001, An Act respecting Queen's University at Kingston. The bill was read for the second time and referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs for further study. Other Senate business included debates on various bills and motions, tabling of committee reports, and senators' statements on diverse topics.
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