Bill C-222

Private Members' Business

… form, it seems ultimately unnecessary. From my understanding of what has been called “Evan's law”, Bill C-222 would, in a very compassionate way, deal with a real and tangible issue and make a positive difference. To see the support that has been given to the legislation is very encouraging. My understanding…

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in support of Bill C-222, the relieving grieving parents of an administrative burden act, also known as Evan's law. The bill is called Evan's law because it was inspired by the experience of a grieving family whose son Evan …

Private Members' Business

…we speak about policy and there are moments when we speak about people. Today, as I rise to address Bill C-222, also known as Evan's law, I am speaking about both. I am mostly speaking about love, about loss and about what happens when the two collide in ways that change a family forever. With love, the heart…

Private Members' Business

…n honour to rise in support of the amendments that have been presented to facilitate the passage of Bill C-222, an act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code with regard to the death of a child. First of all, I would like to thank the sponsor of the bill, the hon. member for Burnaby …

Private Members' Business

…ies who are confronting similar situations. It is good to see you presiding over this debate today. Bill C-222 is an important piece of legislation that has been the subject of significant cross-party co-operation. As the Conservative shadow minister for employment, it has been an honour for me to do this wor…

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a profound sense of gratitude and purpose as we debate Bill C-222, otherwise known as Evan's law, at report stage. This is a bit of a historic moment. Just two days ago, we officially secured a royal recommendation for the legislation. This marks only the fourth ti…

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propose: Motion No. 1 That Bill C-222 be amended by adding after the heading “Employment Insurance Act” after line 5 on page 1 the following: 1.1 Section 10 of the Employment Insurance Act is amended by adding the following after subsect…

Private Members' Business

There are 10 motions in amendment standing on the Notice Paper for the report stage of Bill C-222. Motions Nos. 1 to 10 will be grouped for debate and voted upon according to the voting pattern available at the table. I will now put Motions Nos. 1 to 10 to the House.

Private Members' Business

The House proceeded to the consideration of Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child), as reported (with amendments) from the committee.

Routine Proceedings

…esources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, in relation to Bill C-222, an act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code on the death of a child. I would like to acknowledge the work of all members of the committee in getting the bill back to the …

Private Members' Business

…ow proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-222 under Private Members' Business. The question is on the motion.

Private Members' Business

The House resumed from January 29 consideration of the motion that Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child), be read the second time and referred to a committee.

Government Orders

…ement of October 20, 2025, on the management of Private Members’ Business, I expressed concern that Bill C-222, an act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child), appeared to infringe on the Crown’s financial prerogative. At the time, I encouraged members who wished to…

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…are archaic laws that have not been modernized in many years. We can only applaud the initiative of Bill C-222, which shows that there are major gaps and flaws in the employment insurance program. The one we are discussing today is only one of many. That is the worst part. I could tell you a story. When I was…

Private Members' Business

Madam Speaker, Bill C-222 deals with one of the most devastating experiences a family can face. The death of a child is a moment that reshapes everything for parents and families. It is a moment of shock, grief and profound l…

Private Members' Business

Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of Bill C-222, the relieving grieving parents of an administrative burden act. First, l would like to acknowledge and thank the hon. member for Burnaby North—Seymour for bringing this bill forward. The loss of a c…

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Madam Speaker, I get very emotional when talking about some bills, and Bill C-222, the relieving grieving parents of an administrative burden act, or Evan's law, is one of them. As my colleague said earlier, most parents cannot imagine what it is like to lose a child. It must be t…

Routine Proceedings

… are going to tell us that we are holding up that debate and holding up getting those bills passed. Bill C-222 from the member for Oxford has been on the books for a month. The government could have passed it already. The bill could be over in the other place. It might have even received royal assent by now i…

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…e to bring the voices of Chatham-Kent—Leamington to this chamber. I am pleased to add my support to Bill C-222. I want to add some context. This issue has been around the chamber for some time, and I want to add my acknowledgement to the work put into this by my former colleague, the member for Banff—Airdrie,…

Private Members' Business

…ort, as well as its influence in the House of Commons, to enable the passage of the bill before us, Bill C-222.