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Bill C-14 explained in plain English

An Act to amend the Agreement on Internal Trade Implementation Act and the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act

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

Short answer

Bill C-14 amends federal laws to enable Federal Court enforcement of trade-related orders and repeals a specific provision from another federal law.

At a glance

Jurisdiction
Federal Parliament
Legislature / Parliament
Parliament of Canada
Session
41st Parliament, 1st Session
Bill number
Bill C-14
Full title
An Act to amend the Agreement on Internal Trade Implementation Act and the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act
Current status
Did not become law (session ended)
Latest event
At second reading in the House of Commons
Last updated
Nov 24, 2011

Official Parliament of Canada snapshot for 41st Parliament, 1st 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
At second reading in the House of Commons
Latest Activity
Nov 24, 2011
Plain-language explanation

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Short Version

Bill C-14 amends federal laws to enable Federal Court enforcement of trade-related orders and repeals a specific provision from another federal law.

What It Means

Bill C-14 proposes to amend two federal laws: the Agreement on Internal Trade Implementation Act and the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act. The changes would allow the Federal Court to enforce orders related to tariff costs and penalties under the Agreement on Internal Trade. It would also remove a specific provision from the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act.

What This Bill Does
  • Allows the Federal Court to enforce orders requiring the Government of Canada to pay tariff costs or monetary penalties under the Agreement on Internal Trade
  • Replaces the definition of 'Agreement' in the Agreement on Internal Trade Implementation Act to include its 1994 version and amendments
  • Adds a new section (8.1) to the Agreement on Internal Trade Implementation Act to facilitate court enforcement of specific orders
  • Repeals subsection 28(3) of the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act
Who Is Affected
  • Federal government agencies involved in trade agreements
  • Courts and legal entities seeking enforcement of trade-related orders
  • Individuals or organizations claiming liability against the Crown
Uncertainties Or Limits
  • The third chunk of the bill text is empty and does not contain additional information
  • The exact scope of 'orders to pay tariff costs' and 'monetary penalties' is not fully detailed in the summary
Laws Or Regulations Affected
Agreement on Internal Trade Implementation Act
amended

Enables Federal Court enforcement of trade-related orders and updates definitions related to the Agreement on Internal Trade

Source: Section 2 (definition of 'Agreement'), Section 8.1 (court enforcement provisions)

Crown Liability and Proceedings Act
repealed

Removes a specific subsection (28(3)) that previously allowed certain liability claims against the Crown

Source: Subsection 28(3)

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Parliamentary Process

Step 1
First reading
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Second reading
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Third reading
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Step 1
First reading
Oct 6, 2011
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Introduction and first reading, Oct 6, 2011
End of stage activity, Oct 6, 2011
Chamber sittings
Introduction and first reading - Oct 6, 2011

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Step 2
Second reading
Nov 24, 2011
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Chamber sittings
Debate at second reading - Nov 24, 2011

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Consideration in committee
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Report stage
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Third reading
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Vote Summary

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Sponsor
Christian Paradis
Sponsor party or district not listed
Jurisdiction
Federal Parliament

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Official sources

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