Bill S-215 explained in plain English

On December 11, 2015, during the first reading stage of Bill S-215, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing for violent offences against Aboriginal women), the Senate recorded the introduction of the bill. The official record does not contain debate on the substance of the bill at this stage, nor does it indicate any procedural steps taken beyond the first reading itself. The bill was later defeated, according to the current bill status.

On January 27, 2016, the Senate of Canada sat and conducted various procedural business. This included tabling reports, giving notice of motions for committee studies, and debating bills. Specifically, Bill S-215, which aimed to amend the Criminal Code regarding sentencing for violent offences against Aboriginal women, was at its second reading stage. However, the provided text indicates that this bill was ultimately defeated, though the specific procedural actions leading to its defeat on this particular day are not detailed within this sitting record. The sitting also included discussions on other matters such as the Energy East Pipeline, mental health awareness, and tributes to notable individuals. The primary legislative item discussed related to Bill S-215 at this stage was its second reading.

This record details the Senate's second reading debate for Bill S-215, which aimed to amend the Criminal Code regarding sentencing for violent offences against Aboriginal women. Although the bill was discussed, the artifact indicates that the bill was ultimately defeated. The debate included the sponsor's speech outlining the bill's purpose and the statistical evidence supporting the need for such legislation, alongside discussions on human rights, equity, and existing provisions in the Criminal Code. The artifact also contains other Senate proceedings unrelated to Bill S-215, such as congratulations for a senator's anniversary, discussions on various policy issues, and the introduction of other bills.

This record details a sitting of the Senate on January 28, 2016. The sitting included various procedural activities such as tabling reports, giving notices of motions, and continuing debate on Bill S-215. The debate on Bill S-215, concerning sentencing for violent offences against Aboriginal women, was adjourned. Other discussions involved the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the Arctic Inspiration Prize, and a ceremony honouring World War II veterans. Several notices of motions were presented, including those to authorize committees to study various topics like criminal justice system delays, national security threats, and veterans' affairs. Question Period also took place, focusing on the role of senators in national security oversight and committee activities.

This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting on April 12, 2016. The sitting included the introduction of seven new senators, discussions on various topics including Parkinson's Awareness Month, Canada-Singapore relations, and the Royal Canadian Air Force, and updates on other legislative matters. Notably, the debate on Bill S-215, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing for violent offences against Aboriginal women), was adjourned, meaning it did not progress further in this sitting. The bill was later defeated.

This artifact is a record of proceedings in the Senate on May 12, 2016. It includes Senators' Statements on topics like the Energy East Pipeline and Asian Heritage Month, routine proceedings such as the presentation of committee reports and the first reading of a private bill, and a Question Period where senators discussed electoral reform, the auxiliary constable program, and other matters. The Senate also debated and continued debate on several bills, including Bill S-215 concerning sentencing for violent offences against Aboriginal women, and Bill S-225 related to substances used in fentanyl production. A motion to amend Senate rules for committee reports was also debated, and debate was adjourned on an inquiry regarding human rights abuses in Iran. The record indicates that Bill S-215, concerning sentencing for violent offences against Aboriginal women, was at the second reading stage and debate was continuing.

This record details a sitting of the Senate on October 5, 2016. The sitting included Senators' Statements on various topics such as supercomputing, an event called "Rolling Rampage on the Hill," visitors in the gallery, the passing of Shimon Peres, Boyle Street Community Services, and World Teachers' Day. Routine proceedings involved tabling of annual reports and presenting committee reports. Question Period covered topics like intergovernmental affairs, environment, justice, Senate modernization, employment insurance, health, and transport. The Orders of the Day included debates and motions on several bills and other matters. Notably, Bill S-215, "An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing for violent offences against Aboriginal women)," had its second reading debate continued, and then adjourned.

This document is a record of a Senate sitting on October 19, 2016. It includes tributes to the late Honourable Jim Prentice, P.C., and others who died in a plane crash, discussions on various government matters during Question Period (such as healthcare, defence procurement, softwood lumber negotiations, and international relations), and debates on several bills. Notably, Bill S-215, concerning sentencing for violent offences against Aboriginal women, reached its second reading and was referred to committee. The sitting also included procedural matters such as tabling reports, giving notice of motions, and adjourning debates on other bills.

On December 8, 2016, the Senate was in session, hearing committee reports. Specifically, the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs presented its tenth report on Bill S-215, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing for violent offences against Aboriginal women), stating it had examined the bill and reported it without amendment. Following this procedural step, the bill was placed on the Order Paper for third reading at the next sitting.

This artifact is a record of the Senate proceedings on December 12, 2016, specifically the debate at the third reading stage of Bill S-215. The bill, concerning sentencing for violent offences against Aboriginal women, was ultimately defeated. The record details the proceedings of the day, including various procedural matters, debates on other bills, and committee reports, but the specific debate and outcome for Bill S-215 are not fully detailed in this particular excerpt beyond its defeat at this stage. The provided text focuses more on other legislative business and discussions that occurred during the sitting.

This record details the Senate proceedings on December 14, 2016. The main legislative item discussed was Bill S-215, concerning sentencing for violent offences against Aboriginal women. While the bill was debated at its third reading, the provided text indicates that the bill was ultimately defeated. The sitting also included the introduction of two new senators, tributes to a retiring senator, and discussions on various other matters including climate change, the Canada Pension Plan, and amendments to the Criminal Code regarding drug-impaired driving and journalistic sources.

This record details a Senate sitting on December 15, 2016. It includes routine proceedings, question period, and debates on various bills. The sitting concluded with the Senate adjourning until January 31, 2017. Notably, Bill S-215, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing for violent offences against Aboriginal women), was debated at third reading and subsequently defeated, as indicated by the bill's current status. The sitting also included debates on other bills, committee reports, and motions.