Bill C-3 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and the Canada Border Services Agency Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
Short answer
The bill amends laws related to the Public Complaints and Review Commission, including definitions, reporting obligations, and inter-agency cooperation, with commencement by order of the Governor in Council.
At a glance
Official Parliament of Canada snapshot for 43rd 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.
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The bill amends laws related to the Public Complaints and Review Commission, including definitions, reporting obligations, and inter-agency cooperation, with commencement by order of the Governor in Council.
This legislative text amends the Public Complaints and Review Commission Act and related statutes to update definitions, reporting requirements, and the commission's role in handling complaints. It also modifies provisions related to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, Canada Border Services Agency Act, and other federal laws. The changes take effect on a date set by the Governor in Council.
- Amends the Public Complaints and Review Commission Act to update definitions of terms like 'complaint' and 'investigation'.
- Modifies reporting requirements for the commission's activities and the handling of complaints.
- Updates provisions related to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and Canada Border Services Agency Act to align with the commission's mandate.
- Specifies that the Act's commencement date will be determined by an order from the Governor in Council.
- The Public Complaints and Review Commission
- Federal agencies including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Canada Border Services Agency
- Individuals or organizations submitting complaints under these laws
- The exact commencement date of the Act is not specified in the text and will be determined by the Governor in Council.
Includes updated definitions and reporting requirements for the commission's operations.
Aligns with the commission's authority to handle complaints related to RCMP activities.
Updates procedures for the commission to address complaints involving border services.
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