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Bill S-4 explained in plain English

An Act to amend the Railway Safety Act and to make consequential amendments to the Canada Transportation Act

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

Short answer

The text amends railway regulations under the Marine Act, with some changes taking effect on a date determined by the Governor in Council.

At a glance

Jurisdiction
Federal Parliament
Legislature / Parliament
Parliament of Canada
Session
41st Parliament, 1st Session
Bill number
Bill S-4
Full title
An Act to amend the Railway Safety Act and to make consequential amendments to the Canada Transportation Act
Current status
Passed
Latest event
Royal assent received
Last updated
May 17, 2012

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
Royal assent received
Latest Activity
May 17, 2012
Plain-language explanation

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Short Version

The text amends railway regulations under the Marine Act, with some changes taking effect on a date determined by the Governor in Council.

What It Means

This text outlines amendments to railway regulations, primarily focusing on the Marine Act. Key changes include replacing or repealing specific sections of the Act, with some provisions coming into force on a date set by the Governor in Council. The amendments affect regulations related to railway operations, safety, and interactions with maritime laws.

What This Bill Does
  • Replaces or repeals specific sections of the Marine Act (sections 7(2), 14(2) to (5), and 10) with new provisions.
  • Specifies that certain sections (7(2) and 14(2) to (5)) come into force on the day the first regulations under section 20 are made.
  • Mentions that section 10 comes into force, though the exact date or context is unclear in the provided text.
  • References exceptions to the Marine Act under certain regulations, though details are not fully specified.
Who Is Affected
  • Railway operators and regulatory bodies
  • Entities involved in maritime and railway interactions
  • Government agencies responsible for enforcing the Marine Act
Uncertainties Or Limits
  • The exact date for section 10's commencement is not specified in the text.
  • The full context of exceptions to the Marine Act under regulations is not provided.
  • The relationship between the amendments and other laws (e.g., railway-specific regulations) is not detailed.
Laws Or Regulations Affected
Marine Act
Amended

Sections 7(2), 14(2) to (5), and 10 are replaced or repealed, with new provisions taking effect on a date set by the Governor in Council.

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Official text

Parliamentary Process

Step 1
First reading
Oct 6, 2011
Completed

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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 2, 2011
Completed

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Second reading, Nov 2, 2011
Referral to committee, Nov 2, 2011
End of stage activity, Nov 2, 2011
Chamber sittings
Debate at second reading - Oct 18, 2011

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Debate at second reading - Nov 2, 2011

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Step 3
Consideration in committee
Nov 24, 2011
Completed

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Committee report presented with an amendment, Nov 24, 2011
End of stage activity, Nov 24, 2011
Chamber sittings
Committee report presented with an amendment - Nov 24, 2011

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Step 4
Report stage
Nov 30, 2011
Completed

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Committee report adopted, Nov 30, 2011
End of stage activity, Nov 30, 2011
Chamber sittings
Debate at consideration of committee report - Nov 29, 2011

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Committee report adopted - Nov 30, 2011

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Step 5
Third reading
Dec 7, 2011
Completed

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Third reading, Dec 7, 2011
End of stage activity, Dec 7, 2011
Chamber sittings
Debate at third reading - Dec 1, 2011

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Debate at third reading - Dec 7, 2011

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Step 1
First reading
Dec 8, 2011
Completed

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First reading, Dec 8, 2011
End of stage activity, Dec 8, 2011
Chamber sittings
First reading - Dec 8, 2011

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Step 2
Second reading
Apr 5, 2012
Completed

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Second reading and referral to committee, Apr 5, 2012
End of stage activity, Apr 5, 2012
Chamber sittings
Debate at second reading - Mar 13, 2012

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Debate at second reading - Apr 5, 2012

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Step 3
Consideration in committee
Apr 25, 2012
Completed

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Committee report presented, Apr 25, 2012
End of stage activity, Apr 25, 2012
Chamber sittings
Committee report presented - Apr 25, 2012

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Step 4
Report stage
May 1, 2012
Completed

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Concurrence at report stage, May 1, 2012
End of stage activity, May 1, 2012
Chamber sittings
Debate at report stage - May 1, 2012

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Step 5
Third reading
May 1, 2012
Completed

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Third reading, May 1, 2012
End of stage activity, May 1, 2012
Chamber sittings
Debate at third reading - May 1, 2012

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Step 1
Royal assent
May 17, 2012
Royal assent, May 17, 2012
End of stage activity, May 17, 2012
Chamber sittings
Royal assent - May 17, 2012

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Vote Summary

No published recorded division

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Sponsor
Marjory LeBreton
Senator | Details not listed in current Senate roster
Jurisdiction
Federal Parliament

No published representative vote breakdown

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Official sources

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