Bill S-241 explained in plain English

This document is a record of a Senate sitting on March 22, 2022. During this sitting, the Senate received first reading of Bill S-241, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (great apes, elephants and certain other animals). The sitting also included statements from senators on various topics, question period where senators asked questions of the Government Representative in the Senate, and the consideration of several other bills and motions.

On March 24, 2022, the Senate convened. The Senate heard statements from senators on Greek Independence Day, Women's History Month, Statistics Canada's census findings, and physicist Paul Corkum. Routine proceedings included notices of motions regarding the extension of hybrid sittings and amendments to Senate administrative rules. The Senate also introduced a bill to amend the Climate-Aligned Finance Act. During Question Period, senators questioned the government on topics such as payments to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the release of frozen bank accounts related to the 'Freedom Convoy', Canada's global vaccine access efforts, support for the charitable sector, mental health services, the agreement with the New Democratic Party, federal vaccine mandates, defence spending and NATO obligations, the Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 tragedy, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank again. The Senate then proceeded to Orders of the Day. The debate on Bill S-228, to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 concerning property qualifications for senators, and a related motion were adjourned. The second reading debate on Bill S-241, the Jane Goodall Act, to amend the Criminal Code and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act regarding great apes, elephants, and other animals, was also adjourned. A motion calling on the government to denounce the Cuban regime and recognize the Cuban opposition was debated and adjourned. A motion to authorize the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology to study the assisted human reproduction legislative and regulatory framework was debated and adjourned. The Senate also heard debate on a motion to authorize an amendment to the Constitution Act, 1867 concerning property qualifications for senators, which was also adjourned. The Senate received bills from the House of Commons (Appropriation Bills) and then adjourned until March 29, 2022.

This artifact records a debate at the second reading stage of Bill S-241 in the Senate on March 24, 2022. The sponsor of the bill, Senator Marty Klyne, delivered a speech explaining the bill's purpose and key changes. Other Senate proceedings, including other debates, notices of motions, and question period exchanges on various topics, also occurred during this sitting. The bill was not proceeded with after this stage.

This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting on May 5, 2022. The main focus of the sitting was to pay tribute to Senator Terry Mercer, who was retiring. Senators from various groups shared personal anecdotes and acknowledged his contributions to the Senate and Canada. The Senate also adopted a motion to extend hybrid sittings until June 30, 2022, and adopted the sixth report of the Social Affairs, Science and Technology Committee concerning Bill S-203. Debates on several other bills, including Bill S-241 (An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act), were continued or adjourned. During Question Period, senators raised issues including the Emergencies Act, support for victims of the Portapique shooting, the Canada Disability Benefit, Senate appointments, Indigenous fisheries, the declaration of emergency, expenditure reviews, fertilizer tariffs, and the disproportionality of Indigenous women in incarceration.

This document records a Senate sitting on May 17, 2022. While the sitting covered many topics, including statements on National Police Week, Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, World Bee Day, and tributes to individuals, it also included procedural business related to several bills. Notably, there was a debate at second reading for Bill S-241, concerning animal protection, which is the bill referenced in the prompt. The debate on Bill S-241, also known as the Jane Goodall Bill, focused on strengthening the protection of wild animals in captivity and banning the purchase and breeding of elephants, great apes, and cetaceans. The discussion highlighted concerns about the bill's proposed exemptions for certain accredited zoos and the potential complexities in its implementation due to shared federal-provincial jurisdiction. Other bills discussed at various stages included those related to voting age, financial stability of post-secondary institutions, radiocommunication, employment insurance, and citizenship.

This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting that took place on June 2, 2022. The main focus of the sitting was tributes to Senator Howard Wetston, who was retiring. The sitting also included routine proceedings where various committee reports were tabled and bills were introduced. The Senate also debated the second reading of Bill S-220 (Language Skills Act) and Bill S-235 (Citizenship Act and Immigration and Refugee Protection Act), and the second reading of Bill S-241 (Criminal Code and Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act) was continued. During the sitting, there was also a Question Period where the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food answered questions on various topics related to the agricultural sector. The sitting concluded with the adjournment of the Senate until June 7, 2022.

This artifact documents a Senate sitting on September 22, 2022. The sitting included Senators' Statements on various topics, Routine Proceedings, Question Period where the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations answered questions on topics including the Parole Board of Canada, inflation, fisheries rights, Indigenous overrepresentation in prisons, and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Senate also continued debate on several bills, including Bill C-11 (Online Streaming Act) and Bill S-241 (related to wild animals). The sitting concluded with motions regarding hybrid meetings and adjournment. Bill S-241, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (great apes, elephants and certain other animals), was at the Second Reading debate stage, but no debate specific to this bill appears in the provided text for this sitting. The artifact also includes tributes to various individuals and reports from Senate committees.

On October 4, 2022, the Senate convened. The sitting included Senators' Statements on various topics, Routine Proceedings such as tabling reports and giving notice of motions, and Question Period where Senators asked questions of the Government Representative in the Senate on a range of issues including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, passport services, and inflation. The Senate also continued debate on several bills, including Bill S-222 (use of wood in government buildings), Bill S-221 (Governor General's Act), and Bill S-241 (protections for captive wild animals). A significant portion of the sitting was dedicated to a question of privilege raised by Senator Tannas concerning the alleged intimidation of a witness appearing before a Senate committee. The Speaker reserved his ruling on this matter. The sitting concluded with a motion to authorize the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans to study seal populations.

This document is a record of a Senate sitting on October 27, 2022. The sitting included Senators' Statements on various topics such as the Canadian Forces Snowbirds' anniversary, a visit by Moussa Faki Mahamat, and the work of Louise Bernice Halfe. Routine proceedings involved tabling committee reports and introducing a bill. Question Period focused on the Ministry of Transport, with senators asking questions about Canadian railways, supply chains, airports, VIA Rail, and other transportation-related issues. The sitting also included debates on several bills, including one related to the voting age, the identification of criminals through DNA, and the "Jane Goodall Bill" (Bill S-241). The record concludes with a motion to adjourn the Senate.

This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting on November 1, 2022. It details various proceedings including Senators' Statements, Routine Proceedings, Question Period, and Orders of the Day. While the sitting included discussions on numerous topics and bills, Bill S-241, an Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (great apes, elephants and certain other animals), is listed under "Orders of the Day" for Second Reading debate, but the debate for this specific bill is not recorded within this artifact. The artifact primarily documents the procedural activities and debates of the Senate on this date, not the progression or status of Bill S-241 itself beyond its listing for debate.

This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting on November 24, 2022. It details proceedings that occurred during the sitting, including tributes to individuals, tabling of documents, committee reports, first readings of bills, and a lengthy Question Period where the Minister of Indigenous Services addressed various issues. The sitting also included debates on several bills, including Bill S-241, which concerns amendments to the Criminal Code and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act regarding certain animals. The debate on Bill S-241, also known as the Jane Goodall Act, was continued, with Senator Tony Dean speaking in support of the bill and Senator Donald Neil Plett raising concerns and questions about its accreditation standards. The record also includes debates on Bill S-11 (civil law harmonization), Bill S-228 (senatorial property qualifications), Bill S-248 (medical assistance in dying advance requests), and an inquiry regarding the RCMP's role and mandate. The debate on Bill S-241 was adjourned at the end of the sitting.

This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting on November 29, 2022. The Senate spent most of the sitting on tributes to the late Honourable Jean Lapointe, a former senator. The sitting also included the introduction of a new senator, Andrew Cardozo, and discussions on various topics including migrant workers in Qatar, the Conference of the Parties (COP 27), the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, support for science research, and the late Benoît Duguay. The Senate also debated and voted on motions related to former Senator Don Meredith. The record shows various bills and inquiries were at different stages of debate, but it does not contain any procedural activity specifically related to Bill S-241, "An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (great apes, elephants and certain other animals)."

On December 1, 2022, the Senate convened. The Senate welcomed a new senator, Margo Greenwood, who was introduced and took her oath. Several senators offered congratulations and spoke about her background and anticipated contributions. The Senate also observed visitors in the gallery and recognized the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and its laureate, Ms. Jamila Afghani. The Senate then proceeded to Question Period, where the Minister of Rural Economic Development, Gudie Hutchings, answered questions on various topics including broadband access, the carbon tax, tourism, rural transportation, mental health services, and other issues affecting rural communities. Following Question Period, the Senate dealt with routine proceedings, including the presentation of a committee report and the first reading of a bill. The Senate then continued debate on several bills, including Bill S-11 (Federal Law–Civil Law Harmonization), Bill S-210 (Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography), Bill S-221 (Governor General's Act amendments), and Bill S-241 (Jane Goodall Act). A motion regarding the Statutes Repeal Act was also debated and adjourned. Finally, the Senate adjourned until December 6, 2022.

On February 7, 2023, the Senate met. The day began with senators making statements on various topics, including recognizing the late Honourable Joan Bissett Neiman, celebrating the Canadian Under-18 Curling Championships, welcoming visitors, congratulating recipients of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal, and acknowledging Black History Month. Routine proceedings included the presentation of committee reports. Question Period covered a wide range of government responsibilities, including online streaming services, sentencing, human rights in Iran, federal public service jobs, immigration, COVID-19 support payments, and more. The Senate then moved to ORDERS OF THE DAY, where several bills and motions were debated, with many debates being adjourned to a later date. Notable debates included the Judges Act (Bill C-9), the Online News Bill (Bill C-18), and the subject matter of Bill C-13 concerning Official Languages. The Senate also continued debate on the Speech from the Throne and considered reports on the Criminal Code (Bill S-205), the Jane Goodall Bill (Bill S-241), sterilization procedures (Bill S-250), and repealing section 43 of the Criminal Code (Bill S-251). A motion concerning the Cuban regime and a committee's request to extend a reporting deadline were also addressed. The sitting concluded with an inquiry regarding the one hundredth anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act.

The Senate debates focused on several key themes. First, there was discussion about the Canada Child Benefit and its impact on families, particularly during the pandemic. Second, the federal government's response to inflation and economic challenges was debated, with reference to the fifth report from the Banking, Commerce, and Economy Committee. Third, concerns were raised about the Jane Goodall Act and the treatment of animals in zoos, specifically the standards set by the Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA). Fourth, the importance of retraining older workers to address the challenges of an aging workforce was highlighted. Finally, there was a call for the government to respond to the economic report and consider fiscal policies to support economic stability.

The Senate met on March 28, 2023. The day's proceedings included tributes to former Senator Landon Pearson, O.C., and congratulations to Senator Larry W. Smith on his induction to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Routine proceedings involved tabling of reports and first reading of a bill. Question Period covered topics such as Canada-China relations, the RCMP, international students, and the protection of cetaceans. The Senate then proceeded with Orders of the Day, debating or adjourning debate on several bills, including the Online News Bill, Appropriation Bills, Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Bill, Pension Protection Bill, Health-Centred Approach to Substance Use Bill, Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill, Jane Goodall Bill, Enacting Climate Commitments Bill, Criminal Code amendments, National Strategy for the Prevention of Intimate Partner Violence Bill, and bills related to sterilization procedures and medical assistance in dying. Several motions were also adopted or debated. The sitting was suspended and resumed.

The Senate debate on March 30, 2023, focused on legislative amendments to address child sexual abuse and exploitation. Key topics included: (1) Replacing the term 'child pornography' with 'child sexual abuse and exploitation material' in the Criminal Code (Bill C-291), with arguments about the need for more accurate terminology to reflect modern digital harms. (2) Data on increased reports of child sexual abuse during the pandemic, including a 2022 Statistics Canada report noting a 15% rise in cases. (3) Law enforcement efforts, such as the Saskatchewan ICE unit's 2022 conviction rate of 85% for child sexual abuse cases. (4) Translation considerations for French terminology in the bill, with a note that 'pédosexuel' was used instead of 'exploitation sexuelle des enfants' in the official text. Procedural adjournment was also discussed.

The provided text contains 48 debate segments from the Canadian Senate, covering various topics. Key themes include: 1. Bill C-45 discussions (e.g., Indigenous businesses in Quebec, economic contributions, and regulatory impacts) 2. Inquiry on Intimate Partner Violence (e.g., data collection, support services, and legal definitions) 3. Healthcare and Social Services (e.g., mental health funding, rural healthcare access, and Indigenous health programs) 4. Environmental and Economic Policy (e.g., carbon pricing, renewable energy, and resource extraction regulations) 5. Legal and Justice Reforms (e.g., sentencing guidelines, youth justice, and Indigenous legal traditions) 6. International Relations (e.g., trade agreements, foreign policy, and global health cooperation) Each segment includes speaker names, procedural motions (e.g., 'Call to Order', 'Resuming'), and debate points without legal effect details. The text does not specify exact dates or full bill texts, focusing on procedural and thematic discussions.

The Senate debated several bills during the June 8, 2023 sitting. Key topics included: (1) Bill S-243, which proposes amendments to the Criminal Code regarding medical assistance in dying, with discussion on its second reading and potential delays in existing processes. (2) Bill S-248, which also addresses medical assistance in dying, with debate on whether to refer it to a committee for further review. (3) Bill S-251, which seeks to repeal section 43 of the Criminal Code (allowing corporal punishment of children), with discussion on its merits and concerns raised by previous debates. (4) Bill C-241, which amends the Income Tax Act to provide tax deductions for travel expenses of tradespersons, with support for its second reading. (5) A private bill, Bill S-1001, which proposes to amalgamate two Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporations, with support for its second reading.

The Senate debate transcript includes discussions on several bills and motions. Key points include: (1) Bill S-243 was referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy for further review. (2) Bill S-251, related to section 43 of the Criminal Code, was debated with concerns about its impact on Indigenous communities. (3) Bill C-241 was mentioned in the context of its second reading. (4) Bill S-1001 was discussed regarding its potential to address systemic issues. Other entries mention motions to adjourn, calls for debate on specific topics, and references to parliamentary procedures. The official text is unclear on some details, such as exact amendments proposed or final outcomes of motions.