Bill S-252 explained in plain English
Voluntary Blood Donations Act (An Act to amend the Blood Regulations)
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Bill S-252 amends the Blood Regulations to prohibit private blood collection establishments from paying donors for allogeneic blood except when the blood is of a rare phenotype.
Bill S-252 is a federal bill that would change the rules for collecting blood in Canada. Currently, the Blood Regulations allow some blood collection establishments (other than Canadian Blood Services) to pay donors for their blood. This bill would restrict that practice. Under the bill, private blood collection establishments would no longer be allowed to pay donors for allogeneic blood (blood given by one person to be transfused to another) unless the blood is of a rare phenotype—meaning it has unusual blood type characteristics that are medically important and difficult to find. Canadian Blood Services would not be affected by this new rule. The bill is based on recommendations from the Krever Inquiry, which investigated Canada's blood system and recommended that blood donors should generally not be paid, except in rare cases.
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Official textParliamentary Process
Bill S-252, concerning voluntary blood donations, completed its first reading in the Senate on May 29, 2018, and subsequent procedural stages are listed.
This artifact details the procedural steps of Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, in the Senate. It shows that the bill completed its first reading on May 29, 2018. The record also lists subsequent stages including second reading, committee study, and report stage, with specific dates for each.
On May 29, 2018, the Senate introduced Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, and proceeded with other legislative and procedural business.
The Senate convened on May 29, 2018. After procedural matters and various statements, including tributes to late senators and recognition of visitors, the Senate moved to Routine Proceedings. During this phase, several notices of motions were presented, and bills were introduced. Notably, Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, was introduced and received its first reading. Following this, Question Period took place, and then the Senate moved to Orders of the Day, where various bills and committee reports were debated or considered. The sitting concluded with routine business.
This Senate artifact outlines the procedural progression of Bill S-252 through its second reading stage and subsequent committee and report stages.
This artifact describes the procedural steps taken for Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, at the Senate Second Reading stage on October 25, 2018. The record indicates that the second reading debate occurred on May 31, 2018, with major speeches taking place on June 14, 2018, September 27, 2018, and October 25, 2018. Following the second reading, the bill proceeded to committee consideration, then to report stage, and is currently at report stage in the Senate. The artifact shows the dates of these procedural events but does not detail the content of the debates or the specifics of the bill's provisions.
During the May 31, 2018 Senate sitting, numerous procedural matters were addressed, including the tabling of reports and the debate on Bill C-45 concerning home cannabis cultivation, which was ultimately rejected, alongside discussions on other bills and the adoption of motions regarding Question Period and a Silver Alert strategy.
The Senate's sitting on May 31, 2018, included various procedural matters, including the tabling of committee reports and the presentation of bills. A significant portion of the sitting involved debate on Bill C-45, the Cannabis Bill, specifically concerning amendments related to home cultivation of cannabis. Senator Vernon White proposed an amendment to prohibit home cultivation, which was debated extensively and ultimately negatived. Other notable discussions included debates on Bill C-58 (Access to Information Act), Bill S-206 (protection of children against violence), Bill S-249 (national strategy for the prevention of domestic violence), and Bill S-252 (Voluntary Blood Donations Act), with most debates adjourned for further consideration. Several motions were also adopted, including one to affect Question Period proceedings on June 5, 2018, and another to encourage the government to institute a national Silver Alert strategy. The sitting concluded with the adjournment of the Senate.
During the Senate's 'Orders of the Day' on May 31, 2018, Bill S-252, concerning voluntary blood donations, was brought up for second reading and the debate was adjourned.
On May 31, 2018, the Senate was in session. During the 'Orders of the Day' section of the proceedings, Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, was brought up for second reading. The debate on the bill was adjourned, meaning it was not concluded on this day and will be continued at a later sitting. The provided text does not contain the sponsor's speech or any substantive debate on the bill itself during this specific Senate sitting.
On June 14, 2018, the Senate heard statements from senators, tabled reports, engaged in question period, and debated and passed several bills, including the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, and concluded with a discussion on the Auditor General's powers.
This artifact is a record of the Senate proceedings on June 14, 2018. It details various activities including senators making statements on topics like "100 Women Who Care", New Brunswick attractions, Eid ul Fitr, and Deafblind Awareness Month. Routine proceedings involved tabling reports and presenting committee findings on several bills. Question Period addressed issues such as the small business tax regime, diplomatic relations with Iran, and the Canada Summer Jobs program. The Senate then proceeded to debate and pass several bills, including those related to the Criminal Code, the Canada Elections Act, and the Gender Equality Week Act. Notably, the Senate continued debate on Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act. Other items included committee reports, inquiries, and motions on various subjects. The proceedings concluded with a debate on the powers and duties of the Auditor General.
A Senate debate occurred on June 14, 2018, where the second reading debate on Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, was adjourned without discussion.
This document summarizes a Senate debate from June 14, 2018, which included discussions on various topics unrelated to Bill S-252. The specific discussion on Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, at the second reading stage, was adjourned. Therefore, the content of Bill S-252 was not debated or summarized in this artifact.
On September 27, 2018, the Senate welcomed new senators, addressed various committee reports and inquiries, and continued debate on several bills, including Bill S-252 concerning voluntary blood donations.
This artifact details the proceedings of the Senate on September 27, 2018. The Senate began by welcoming two new senators, Bev Busson and Marty Klyne. Following this, various senators made statements on topics including the twentieth anniversary of Matthew House, post-traumatic stress disorder, and the fiftieth anniversary of Betty Plett's marriage. Routine proceedings involved tabling of documents related to Bill C-81 and a report on Canada's forests. Question Period covered topics such as NAFTA negotiations, the incarceration of Terri-Lynne McClintic, medical assistance in dying, Indigenous police services, refugee children detention, Netflix broadcasting, and human rights in Venezuela and Iran. The Senate then continued debate on several bills, including one to amend firearms legislation (Bill C-71), and adjourned debate on others. Most notably, the Senate continued the second reading debate on Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act.
During a Senate sitting on October 25, 2018, Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, was read a second time and referred to a committee.
On October 25, 2018, the Senate of Canada convened for a sitting that included routine proceedings, question period, and the consideration of various bills and reports. Bill S-252, concerning voluntary blood donations, was read a second time and referred to committee. Other legislative and committee business was also addressed.
Bill S-252, concerning voluntary blood donations, completed its committee review stage in the Senate on April 9, 2019.
This record indicates that Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, completed the 'Senate Consideration in committee' stage on April 9, 2019. This stage involved several sittings where the bill was examined by a committee. The record also lists subsequent stages, including 'Report stage' on May 9, 2019, and mentions debates that occurred during the bill's 'Second reading' in the Senate in 2018.
During a Senate sitting on April 9, 2019, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act (Bill S-252) was reported back with a recommendation not to proceed, and a prolonged debate occurred regarding a question of privilege over a leaked confidential agreement.
On April 9, 2019, the Senate sat and dealt with various items. The most significant procedural event related to Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act. The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology presented its report on the bill, recommending that the bill not proceed further. The committee cited contradictory testimony and complex issues regarding blood safety, compensation ethics, and jurisdiction as reasons for its recommendation. The Senate also conducted Question Period, heard other committee reports, and debated various bills, including Bill C-55 (Oceans Act and Canada Petroleum Resources Act amendments), Bill C-376 (Sikh Heritage Month Act), Bill S-250 (Criminal Code amendments), Bill S-259 (frozen assets repurposing), and Bill C-262 (United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples). A significant portion of the sitting involved a debate on a question of privilege raised by Senator Plett concerning an alleged leak of a confidential agreement between Senate leaders. Senator Woo, also involved in the negotiations, denied leaking the information. The Speaker reserved his ruling on the question of privilege.
Bill S-252, concerning voluntary blood donations, is at the report stage in the Senate, with debate on the committee's report having occurred on May 9, 2019, but the stage was not completed.
This artifact details the legislative progress of Bill S-252 in the Senate of Canada. The bill is currently at the report stage, meaning it has been considered by a Senate committee and is now being reviewed by the full Senate for potential amendments. The record indicates that the debate for the consideration of the committee's report occurred on May 9, 2019, but the stage was not completed on that date. The artifact also provides a timeline of the bill's journey through the Senate, including its first and second readings, committee study dates, and major speeches delivered during the second reading phase.
On May 9, 2019, the Senate of Canada held a sitting that included Senators' statements, routine proceedings, question period, and the debate and adjournment of consideration for Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act.
On May 9, 2019, the Senate of Canada met. During this sitting, Senators made statements on various topics, including congratulations to Martin Lalonde, Hemochromatosis Awareness Month, a film titled 'Nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up,' Elizabeth Fry Week, and the work of Harry Martin. Routine proceedings included tabling of reports and first readings of bills. Question Period addressed issues such as Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, Israel-Hamas conflict, Senate appointments, cannabis regulations, and Huawei's 5G technology. The Senate then proceeded to Orders of the Day, debating and considering various bills and motions, including Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, which was debated but its consideration was adjourned. The sitting concluded with an adjournment motion.
Bill S-252, concerning voluntary blood donations, has not yet reached the Third Reading stage in the Senate, with the last recorded action being debate on the committee's report in May 2019.
The Senate has not yet reached the Third Reading stage for Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act. The latest activity recorded was the debate on the committee's report on May 9, 2019. The bill was first read on May 29, 2018, and had its second reading on May 31, 2018. There were several sittings for consideration in committee between December 2018 and April 2019. Major speeches were made during the second reading period in June, September, and October 2018.
This artifact outlines the procedural progression of Bill S-252 through its initial stages in the House of Commons and notes its current status in the Senate.
This record describes the procedural stages of Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, in the House of Commons. It notes that the bill reached its First Reading on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, and Second Reading on Thursday, May 31, 2018. The artifact indicates that the bill is currently at the report stage in the Senate and that the First Reading stage in the House of Commons has not yet been reached in the context of this specific artifact's focus.
This procedural record for Bill S-252 shows its status as not having reached the second reading stage in the House of Commons, while also outlining its progression through other parliamentary steps, including its current report stage in the Senate.
This artifact describes the procedural status of Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, within the House of Commons. It indicates that the 'House of Commons Second reading' stage has not yet been reached. The artifact also details the bill's progress through other stages, including its introduction, second reading dates with associated speeches, committee considerations, and its current status at the report stage in the Senate. It notes specific dates and speakers involved in Senate proceedings.
Bill S-252 has not yet reached the consideration in committee stage in the House of Commons, and is currently at the report stage in the Senate.
This record indicates that Bill S-252, concerning voluntary blood donations, has not yet reached the stage of 'Consideration in committee' in the House of Commons. The bill's current status is 'At report stage in the Senate'. The provided text lists previous legislative activities for this bill, including first and second readings in the Senate, and several dates for committee consideration and report stage in the Senate.
Bill S-252 has reached the report stage in the House of Commons, but this stage has not yet occurred, and the bill's most recent procedural activity was in the Senate.
This artifact indicates that Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, has reached the 'Report stage' in the House of Commons. However, the 'Stage state' is marked as 'Not reached,' meaning this procedural step has not yet occurred in the House of Commons for this bill. The provided text outlines the bill's progression through other stages, including first and second readings in the Senate, and consideration in a Senate committee, with the latest activity being debate at the consideration of the committee report in the Senate on May 9, 2019. The bill is currently at the report stage in the Senate.
Bill S-252, concerning voluntary blood donations, has completed its committee and report stages in the Senate and has not yet proceeded to third reading in the House of Commons.
This artifact describes the legislative process for Bill S-252, the Voluntary Blood Donations Act. The bill has reached the report stage in the Senate. The provided text outlines the bill's history, including its first and second readings in the Senate, consideration in a Senate committee, and the report stage. It also notes that the bill has not yet reached the third reading stage in the House of Commons. The 'Latest activity' indicates a debate occurred at the consideration of the committee report on Thursday, May 9, 2019, in the Senate.
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