Bill S-1001 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act
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Bill S-1001 amends the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act to exempt the Synod from certain provisions of the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act regarding meetings.
This bill amends the law governing the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. It allows the Synod to continue holding its regular and special meetings under its specific Act, even if some rules in the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act would normally prevent this. The bill clarifies that certain sections of the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act do not apply to the Eastern Synod.
- Amends the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act.
- Specifies that certain sections of the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act do not apply to the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.
- Allows the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada to continue to call regular and special meetings under its governing Act, despite some provisions in the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act.
- The Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
- The Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada has the right to call regular and special meetings under its Act, notwithstanding certain provisions of the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act.
- The bill received Royal Assent on December 9, 2014.
- The bill does not specify which particular provisions of the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, other than those explicitly mentioned (sections 160(1) and 168(1)), are affected or do not apply to the Eastern Synod.
- The specific details of how the Eastern Synod will continue to call meetings are not provided in the text.
This act is amended to allow the Eastern Synod to hold its meetings, overriding certain aspects of the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act.
Source: Section 12
Sections 160(1) and 168(1) of this Act no longer apply to the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.
Source: Section 12
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Official textParliamentary Process
Bill S-1001, an act to amend the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act, completed its first reading in the Senate on June 18, 2014, and eventually received Royal Assent on December 9, 2014.
This record outlines the procedural steps for Bill S-1001 in the Senate. It details the first reading of the bill on June 18, 2014. It also notes subsequent stages like second reading, committee consideration, and third reading, culminating in the bill receiving Royal Assent on December 9, 2014, and becoming chapter 42 of the Statutes of Canada 2014.
On June 18, 2014, Senator Janis G. Johnson introduced Bill S-1001, an Act to amend the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act, which then received first reading in the Senate.
This artifact details a Senate sitting on June 18, 2014, where Bill S-1001, an Act to amend the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act, was introduced and received first reading. The sitting also included tributes to retiring Senator Catherine S. Callbeck, tabling of various reports, and debates on other bills and matters. The primary procedural event related to Bill S-1001 was its introduction.
The Senate completed the second reading of Bill S-1001 on September 30, 2014, with the bill eventually receiving Royal Assent.
On September 30, 2014, the Senate completed the second reading stage for Bill S-1001, an Act to amend the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act. The record indicates that a sponsor's speech was delivered on this date, and later, on November 27, 2014, the bill was agreed to at second reading and referred to committee. The bill later received Royal Assent on December 9, 2014, becoming chapter 42 of the Statutes of Canada, 2014.
The Senate held second reading debate on Bill S-1001, an amendment to the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act, which seeks an exemption from annual general meeting requirements, and referred the bill to committee.
On September 30, 2014, the Senate debated Bill S-1001, an Act to amend the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act. Senator Janis G. Johnson presented the bill, explaining that it seeks to exempt the Eastern Synod from the requirement to hold annual general meetings under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act. Instead, the bill would allow the synod to continue its practice of holding biannual meetings, which has been found to be more cost-effective and practical for its members. The Senate agreed to the second reading of the bill and referred it to the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce for further study. The debate also touched upon the importance of committee study for understanding such private bills.
During the Senate's second reading debate on Bill S-1001, the bill's sponsor explained its administrative purpose, and senators agreed to refer it to committee for further study.
The Senate debated Bill S-1001, an Act to amend the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act. The sponsor of the bill explained its purpose, which is to allow the Eastern Synod to continue holding biannual meetings instead of annual ones, as required by the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act of 2009. This change is requested because holding biannual meetings is more cost-effective for the synod. Senators agreed that the bill would be better understood after a committee study, and the bill was then referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce.
The Senate completed its committee review of Bill S-1001 on November 6, 2014, prior to the bill receiving Royal Assent later that year.
This record indicates that the Senate completed its "Consideration in committee" stage for Bill S-1001 on November 6, 2014. This stage is where a committee of the Senate examines a bill in detail. The record also notes that the bill ultimately received Royal Assent on December 9, 2014, becoming chapter 42 of the Statutes of Canada 2014.
The Senate received a committee report on Bill S-1001, presenting it without amendment and scheduling it for third reading, while also addressing numerous other government and legislative matters.
On November 6, 2014, the Senate met and received a report on Bill S-1001, An Act to amend the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act. The report stated that the committee examined the bill and presented it without amendment. The Senate then scheduled the bill for third reading at a later date. The sitting also included discussions on various other topics, including Veterans' Week, the role of women in the military, research and innovation, the election of the Mayor of Toronto, government estimates, and programs like the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and First Nations issues. The Senate also conducted business related to other bills and committee meetings.
Bill S-1001, An Act to amend the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act, completed its Third Reading in the Senate on November 20, 2014.
This artifact marks the completion of the Third Reading stage for Bill S-1001 in the Senate on November 20, 2014. It indicates that the bill's process in the Senate was concluded at this stage.
The Senate debated and passed Bill S-1001 to amend the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act at its third reading, alongside discussions on other national and international issues.
On November 20, 2014, the Senate of Canada met for a sitting that included discussions on various topics. A private bill to amend the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act (Bill S-1001) was debated and passed at its third reading. Other discussions included the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the situation of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls, and the sentencing of a former Conservative Party staffer for voter suppression. The Senate also presented reports from committees and debated other bills and inquiries.
This artifact details the procedural progression of Bill S-1001 through its first reading in the House of Commons on November 20, 2014, and subsequent stages leading to Royal Assent.
This record shows the procedural steps for Bill S-1001 in the House of Commons and the Senate. The bill, which aims to amend the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act, went through first reading in the House of Commons on November 20, 2014. It also outlines other stages the bill passed through, including second reading, committee review, and third reading, in both the House of Commons and the Senate, ultimately receiving royal assent on December 9, 2014. This specific artifact relates to the first reading stage in the House of Commons.
The House of Commons proceedings on November 20, 2014, included debates on multiple bills, notably the Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act (Bill C-26) and an act concerning fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (Bill C-583), alongside oral question periods and member statements on diverse topics.
This document is a record of the House of Commons proceedings on November 20, 2014. It details the debate and discussion surrounding various bills and topics brought before the House, including a discussion on Bill C-26, the Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act, and Bill C-583, concerning fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in the criminal justice system. The record also includes statements by members on various issues, oral questions directed to ministers, and government orders.
The House of Commons completed the second reading of Bill S-1001, agreeing to its principles and referring it to committee before it received royal assent.
The House of Commons completed its second reading of Bill S-1001 on November 27, 2014. This stage involves a general debate on the bill's principles. The artifact indicates that the House agreed to the bill at this stage and referred it to committee for consideration. The bill later received royal assent on December 9, 2014, becoming chapter 42 of the Statutes of Canada 2014.
The House of Commons debated and passed Bill S-1001 at its second reading, with unanimous consent allowing it to proceed through all remaining stages and be passed on the same day.
This document is a record of a sitting of the House of Commons on November 27, 2014. During this sitting, the House debated and subsequently passed Bill S-1001, an Act to amend the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act. The process involved a second reading of the bill, and due to unanimous consent, it was deemed to have completed all further stages without amendment and was passed.
The House of Commons completed committee review, report stage, and third reading for Bill S-1001 on November 27, 2014, before it received royal assent.
The House of Commons completed its 'Consideration in committee' stage for Bill S-1001 on November 27, 2014. Following this, the bill proceeded through report stage and third reading on the same day. The bill later received royal assent on December 9, 2014, becoming chapter 42 of the Statutes of Canada 2014.
On November 27, 2014, the House of Commons considered Bill S-1001, advancing it through all legislative stages in a single sitting.
On November 27, 2014, the House of Commons was sitting and debating various matters. A specific debate was held regarding Bill S-1001, an Act to amend the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act. During this debate, a motion was presented and passed, leading to the bill being read a second time, considered in committee of the whole, reported without amendment, concurred in at report stage, and deemed read a third time and passed. This procedural step advanced the bill towards its final stages.
The House of Commons completed its Report stage for Bill S-1001 on November 28, 2014, prior to the bill receiving Royal Assent in December 2014.
This artifact details the House of Commons Report stage for Bill S-1001, which occurred on November 28, 2014. The stage was completed. The bill was later granted Royal Assent on December 9, 2014, becoming chapter 42 of the Statutes of Canada 2014. The provided text outlines the bill's progression through various stages in both the Senate and the House of Commons, including first and second readings, committee considerations, and third readings.
This House of Commons sitting record from November 27, 2014, details debates on an opposition motion regarding thalidomide survivors and procedural steps for Bill S-1001.
This document is a record of a sitting of the House of Commons on November 27, 2014. During this sitting, the House considered an opposition motion concerning support for survivors of thalidomide. There was also a procedural step taken regarding Bill S-1001, which amends the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act. The record includes various debates and statements by members on a range of topics, as well as the procedural steps taken on different bills.
Bill S-1001 completed its third reading in the House of Commons on November 28, 2014, and later received Royal Assent on December 9, 2014.
This record documents the completion of the third reading stage for Bill S-1001 in the House of Commons on November 28, 2014. The bill subsequently received royal assent on December 9, 2014, becoming chapter 42 of the Statutes of Canada 2014.
The House of Commons concluded its final reading of Bill S-1001, an act to amend the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act, which has since received Royal Assent.
This document is a record of the House of Commons' third reading debate on Bill S-1001, An Act to amend the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act. The record indicates that the bill received Royal Assent, meaning it has completed the legislative process and become law.
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Vote Summary
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