Bill S-232 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act (Civilian Review and Oversight Council for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Ombudsperson) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
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Official Parliament of Canada snapshot for 41st Parliament, 2nd 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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Source: By PoliticalData.ca
Bill S-232 aims to enhance the civilian review and oversight of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police by amending the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act to establish a new oversight council and an ombudsperson.
Bill S-232, also known as An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, proposes changes to the structure and function of the civilian review and oversight bodies for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). It aims to enhance the oversight of the RCMP through the establishment of a new council and an ombudsperson. The bill also includes consequential amendments to other related acts.
- Amends the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act to create a new body for civilian review and oversight of the RCMP.
- Establishes the role of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police Ombudsperson.
- Makes consequential amendments to other related Acts.
- Introduces changes related to the Civilian Review and Oversight Council for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
- Modifies provisions concerning the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Ombudsperson.
- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
- Individuals seeking to review or oversee RCMP actions.
- The public who interacts with the RCMP.
- Establishes a new framework for civilian review and oversight of the RCMP.
- Defines the role and powers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Ombudsperson.
- Bill S-232 received its first reading on June 17, 2015.
- The specific details of the powers, functions, and composition of the new Civilian Review and Oversight Council and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Ombudsperson are not fully elaborated in the provided text.
- The specific "other Acts" that will be consequentially amended are not identified in the provided text.
This bill proposes changes to the existing Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act concerning civilian review and oversight mechanisms.
Source: An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act (Civilian Review and Oversight Council for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Ombudsperson) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
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Official textParliamentary Process
Bill S-232, an Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, completed its first reading in the Senate on June 17, 2015, and is now at the second reading stage.
Bill S-232, concerning changes to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and related legislation, had its first reading in the Senate on June 17, 2015. It was subsequently introduced for second reading on June 19, 2015, with the sponsor's speech delivered on that day. Debate at second reading occurred on June 22, 2015. The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the Senate.
On June 17, 2015, the Senate conducted its first reading of Bill S-232, concerning amendments to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, and engaged in various other procedural matters and debates.
This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting on June 17, 2015. During this sitting, Bill S-232, an Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, was introduced and received its first reading. The sitting also included debates and discussions on various other matters, including Acadian history, racial profiling (carding), international relations with Taiwan, the death of Constable Daniel Woodall, the induction of Senator Wilfred P. Moore into a sports hall of fame, and other bills such as Bill S-233, Bill C-35 (justice for animals in service), Bill C-12 (Corrections and Conditional Release Act), and Bill C-59 (Economic Action Plan 2015). The introduction of Bill S-232 was a procedural step and did not involve debate on its content at this stage.
Bill S-232, aiming to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act regarding civilian review and oversight, was undergoing debate at its second reading in the Senate as of June 22, 2015.
This record indicates that Bill S-232, concerning changes to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act for civilian review and oversight, was at the second reading stage in the Senate as of June 22, 2015. The process had not yet been completed at this stage. The record notes that debate occurred on June 22, 2015, following the bill's first reading on June 17, 2015, and its introduction at second reading on June 19, 2015. A sponsor's speech was delivered on June 19, 2015.
On June 19, 2015, the Senate held its sitting, with debate on Bill S-232 (Enhancement of Civilian Review and Oversight in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police) being suspended, and considerable time dedicated to tributes and debates on multiple other legislative matters.
The Senate proceeded with its sitting on June 19, 2015. The main item related to Bill S-232 was the "Enhancement of Civilian Review and Oversight in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Bill," for which second reading debate was suspended. The rest of the sitting involved tributes to Senator Marjory LeBreton, debates on various other bills including Bill C-59 (Economic Action Plan 2015), Bill C-72 (Canada National Parks Act), Bill C-64 (Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act), Bill C-35 (Justice for Animals in Service Bill), Bill C-61 (Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act), Bill C-586 (Reform Act), Bill C-627 (Railway Safety Act), Bill S-208 (Canadian Commission on Mental Health and Justice), Bill S-230 (ending the captivity of whales and dolphins), and Bill C-377 (labour organizations). Several committee reports were also adopted.
During the second reading debate of Bill S-232, Senator Grant Mitchell introduced the bill, which proposes to establish a Civilian Review and Oversight Council and an RCMP Ombudsperson to improve civilian oversight and address cultural issues within the RCMP, before the debate was suspended.
This artifact is a transcript of a speech given by Senator Grant Mitchell in the Senate on June 19, 2015, during the second reading debate of Bill S-232. The bill aims to enhance civilian oversight and review of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) by establishing a Civilian Review and Oversight Council and an RCMP Ombudsperson. Senator Mitchell explained that the bill is a result of previous work and reports addressing issues of harassment and systemic discontent within the RCMP. He detailed the proposed functions of the Council, including reviewing budgets, strategic plans, and policies, and the Ombudsperson's role in mediating, investigating, and resolving complaints related to fair treatment and the welfare of RCMP members and employees. The Senate debate on this bill was suspended.
On June 22, 2015, the Senate continued debate on Bill S-232 at second reading and addressed other legislative matters and committee reports.
The Senate of Canada convened for a sitting on June 22, 2015. The sitting included debates on various bills and committee reports. Notably, Bill S-232, concerning the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, had its second reading debate continued. Other discussions involved Bill C-72, establishing Qausuittuq National Park; Bill C-64, amending the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act; and Bill S-208, regarding the establishment of a Canadian Commission on Mental Health and Justice. The Senate also considered committee reports on the Canada Border Services Agency, digital currency, and foreign trade promotion services. There were also debates and votes on Bill C-59, Bill C-586, and Bill C-377.
Bill S-232 has not yet reached the third reading stage in the Senate, with the latest activity being debate at second reading.
This artifact describes the status of Bill S-232 in the Senate. The bill has not yet reached the third reading stage. The latest activity recorded was debate at second reading on Monday, June 22, 2015. The bill had its first reading on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, and second reading on Friday, June 19, 2015. Major speeches at second reading occurred on Monday, June 22, 2015, and the sponsor's speech was on Friday, June 19, 2015.
The House of Commons First reading stage for Bill S-232 has not yet been reached, and the bill is currently at second reading in the Senate.
This artifact describes the procedural step of 'House of Commons First reading' for Bill S-232. However, the stage state is marked as 'Not reached,' indicating this procedural step has not yet occurred in the House of Commons according to this record. The record shows the bill's current status is 'At second reading in the Senate,' with its first reading in the Senate on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, and second reading on Friday, June 19, 2015.
Bill S-232 has not yet reached the Second Reading stage in the House of Commons, but has progressed to Second Reading in the Senate.
This record indicates that Bill S-232 has not yet reached the Second Reading stage in the House of Commons. The bill has proceeded to Second Reading in the Senate, where debates and speeches occurred on June 19 and June 22, 2015. The bill's sponsor, Grant Mitchell, gave a speech on June 19, 2015.
Bill S-232 has not yet been considered in committee by the House of Commons, with its most recent activity being debate at second reading in the Senate.
This record indicates that Bill S-232 has not yet reached the stage of 'Consideration in committee' in the House of Commons. The latest activity shown is debate at the second reading stage in the Senate.
The report stage in the House of Commons for Bill S-232 has not occurred, with the bill currently proceeding through the second reading in the Senate.
The House of Commons Report stage for Bill S-232 has not yet been reached. The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the Senate. Information about major speeches made during the second reading in the Senate on June 19 and June 22, 2015, is available.
Bill S-232, concerning the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, has reached the 'House of Commons Third reading' stage but has not yet occurred, while the bill is currently at second reading in the Senate with past debate and speeches noted.
This artifact indicates that Bill S-232 has reached the 'House of Commons Third reading' stage, but this stage has not yet occurred. The bill is currently at the 'Second reading in the Senate' stage. The last recorded activity was a debate at second reading in the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2015. The bill was first read on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, and had its second reading on Friday, June 19, 2015, during Sitting 156. A major speech by sponsor Grant Mitchell at the second reading on Friday, June 19, 2015, is also noted.
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