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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

Jurisdiction
Federal Parliament
Legislature / Parliament
Parliament of Canada
Session
43rd Parliament, 1st Session
Bill number
Bill C-3
Full title
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
Current status
Did not become law (session ended)
Latest event
At second reading in the House of Commons
Last updated
Feb 21, 2020
Sponsor

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.

Chamber
Parliament of Canada
Current Stage
At second reading in the House of Commons
Latest Activity
Feb 21, 2020
Sponsor
Plain-language explanation

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Short Version

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.

What It Means

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.

What This Bill Does
  • 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.
Who Is Affected
  • 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
Uncertainties Or Limits
  • The exact commencement date of the Act is not specified in the text and will be determined by the Governor in Council.
Laws Or Regulations Affected
Public Complaints and Review Commission Act
Amended

Includes updated definitions and reporting requirements for the commission's operations.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act
Modified

Aligns with the commission's authority to handle complaints related to RCMP activities.

Canada Border Services Agency Act
Modified

Updates procedures for the commission to address complaints involving border services.

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Official text

Parliamentary Process

Step 1
First reading
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Second reading
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Third reading
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Step 1
First reading
Jan 27, 2020
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Introduction and first reading, Jan 27, 2020
End of stage activity, Jan 27, 2020
Chamber sittings
Introduction and first reading - Jan 27, 2020

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Step 2
Second reading
Feb 21, 2020
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Chamber sittings
Debate at second reading - Jan 29, 2020

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Debate at second reading - Feb 6, 2020

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Debate at second reading - Feb 7, 2020

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Debate at second reading - Feb 21, 2020

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Step 3
Consideration in committee
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Step 4
Report stage
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Step 5
Third reading
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Vote Summary

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Sponsor
Bill Blair
Sponsor party or district not listed
Jurisdiction
Federal Parliament

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Official sources

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