Bill C-228
An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (prior review of treaties by Parliament)
Bill C-228 was defeated and did not become law.
Other Bills Numbered C-228
Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. This bill number appeared in 15 sessions:
An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (prior review of treaties by Parliament)
An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985
An Act to establish a federal framework to reduce recidivism
An Act to establish a federal framework to reduce recidivism
An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (closed containment aquaculture)
An Act respecting a National Appreciation Day
An Act respecting a National Appreciation Day
An Act respecting the preservation of Canada’s water resources
An Act respecting the preservation of Canada’s water resources
An Act respecting the preservation of Canada’s water resources
An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (student loans)
An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (student loans)
An Act to establish the office of Pension Ombudsman to investigate administrative difficulties encountered by persons in their dealings with the Government of Canada in respect of benefits under the Canada Pension Plan or the Old Age Security Act or tax liability on such benefits and to review the policies and practices applied in the administration and adjudication of such benefits and liabilities
Antipoverty Act
An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan (early pension entitlement for police officers and firefighters)
Division Votes (5)
2nd reading of Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (prior review of treaties by Parliament)
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3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985
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2nd reading of Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985
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3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-228, An Act to establish a federal framework to reduce recidivism
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Concurrence at report stage of Bill C-228, An Act to establish a federal framework to reduce recidivism
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Parliamentary Debates (62)
Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-228.
Government Orders
…t would give us a say during the negotiation period or the ratification period of trade agreements. Bill C-228 would change that. I would like my colleague to speak to the House's lack of transparency when it comes to trade agreements.
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…t is true that we voted on a bill in the House to ensure that supply management is fully protected. Bill C-228, which was introduced by the Bloc Québécois, seeks to establish a framework for thoroughly reviewing international agreements to ensure that, in future negotiations, there are no concessions, particu…
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Mr. Speaker, my colleague from Jonquière introduced in the House Bill C-228 to ensure that all treaties are systematically tabled before the House of Commons, so that they can be debated and amended. This bill also includes a provision requiring a 21-day waiting period after…
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Madam Speaker, I am happy to rise tonight to speak to Bill C-228, legislation that would fundamentally reshape how Canada affirms its treaties. I will admit that this is not quite the agreement I hoped to be speaking to after more than five months of trade negotia…
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moved that Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (prior review of treaties by Parliament), be read the second time and referred to a committee. Mr. Speaker, it is my plea…
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…tion of what we in Canada call a treaty before we go on to a discussion of the bill. When I look at Bill C-228, I note that it further defines a treaty as an amendment to a treaty. Treaties are not simply the original bilateral, multilateral or plurilateral agreement; any amendment to such an agreement is als…
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moved for leave to introduce Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (prior review of treaties by Parliament). Mr. Speaker, today, the Bloc Québécois is keeping a promise by introducing a bi…
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…tually, our colleague from New Brunswick brought forward the Reduction of Recidivism Framework Act, Bill C-228, which was passed in the House. This is an important concept, and we of course value these individuals and the opportunities they need to change their life. However, what we are dealing with and hear…
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…tive MPs to improve the lives of workers, in addition to this fantastic bill; for example, there is Bill C-228 by the member for Sarnia—Lambton, which would actually protect workers' pensions. It has been a long-standing problem in this country that a company would go bankrupt, workers' pensions would be unse…
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…ur community when big projects shut down? We know that the Bloc and the NDP pushed very hard to get Bill C-228 through this place last year. In fact, it received royal assent in April of last year, so where are the regulations? Where is the government in finally making workers a priority in this country? When…
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