Bill S-13 explained in plain English
An Act to implement the Framework Agreement on Integrated Cross-Border Maritime Law Enforcement Operations between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America
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Short answer
This Act enables Canada and the United States to cooperate on maritime law enforcement through amendments to federal laws, with certain provisions only coming into force if specific conditions are met.
At a glance
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.
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This Act enables Canada and the United States to cooperate on maritime law enforcement through amendments to federal laws, with certain provisions only coming into force if specific conditions are met.
This Act implements a framework agreement between Canada and the United States for cross-border maritime law enforcement operations. It amends several federal statutes to enable cooperation, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Export and Import Permits Act, and others. The amendments allow for shared responsibilities in maritime law enforcement, such as joint operations and information sharing, while maintaining jurisdictional boundaries. The Act includes conditional commencement clauses, meaning certain sections only come into force if specific conditions are met (e.g., the framework agreement is in effect).
- Amends the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act to allow for joint maritime law enforcement operations with the U.S.
- Modifies the Export and Import Permits Act to facilitate cross-border enforcement of customs and trade regulations.
- Updates the Canada Shipping Act to align with the framework agreement's provisions on maritime law enforcement.
- Establishes procedures for sharing information and resources between Canadian and U.S. authorities during operations.
- Includes conditional commencement clauses, meaning some sections only take effect if the framework agreement is in force.
- Canadian and U.S. law enforcement agencies involved in maritime operations
- Customs and border authorities
- Shipping industry stakeholders
- Federal government departments responsible for maritime law enforcement
- The exact conditions for the commencement of certain sections are not fully detailed in the provided text.
- The specific procedures for information sharing and resource coordination are outlined in the framework agreement but not fully specified in the Act.
Allows the RCMP to collaborate with U.S. authorities on maritime law enforcement tasks.
Enables Canadian and U.S. authorities to work together on enforcing customs and trade laws at sea.
Modifies shipping regulations to support cooperative law enforcement activities between Canada and the U.S.
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