Bill C-242
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Department of Justice Act
Bill C-242 was defeated and did not become law.
Other Bills Numbered C-242
Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. This bill number appeared in 16 sessions:
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Department of Justice Act
An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (temporary resident visas for parents and grandparents)
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness, injury or quarantine)
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness, injury or quarantine)
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (inflicting torture)
An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act (increase of allowance for survivors and children)
An Act to amend the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act (increase of allowance for survivors and children)
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (percentage of insurable earnings payable to claimant)
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (percentage of insurable earnings payable to claimant)
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (percentage of insurable earnings payable to claimant)
An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to housing)
An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to housing)
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (proceeds of crime)
An Act to provide for a referendum to determine whether Canadians wish medically unnecessary abortions to be insured services under the Canada Health Act and to amend the Referendum Act
An Act to provide for a referendum to determine whether Canadians wish medically unnecessary abortions to be insured services under the Canada Health Act and to amend the Referendum Act
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal liability of corporations, directors and officers)
Division Votes (3)
2nd reading of Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Department of Justice Act
Vote by party
3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (temporary resident visas for parents and grandparents)
Vote by party
2nd reading of Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (temporary resident visas for parents and grandparents)
Vote by party
Parliamentary Debates (95)
Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-242.
Private Members' Business
The House resumed from September 20 consideration of the motion that Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (temporary resident visas for parents and grandparents), be read the third time and passed.
Read full speech →Private Members' Business
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today in the House in support of Bill C-242, which seeks to improve the super visa for parents or grandparents visiting their families in Canada for extended periods of time. I want to thank the member for Dufferin—Caledon for introducing this…
Read full speech →Private Members' Business
…ve and meaningful impact on family reunification for many immigrants, particularly immigrant women. Bill C-242 would amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, specifically the eligibility criteria for parents and grandparents who wish to apply for the temporary resident super visa. To better understan…
Read full speech →Private Members' Business
… that our behaviours in this place are reflected in our communities. This evening we are discussing Bill C-242, which is the reuniting families act. In Fredericton, inquiries regarding immigration, refugee status and visas are the highest number that we have as far as constituency files go. I would like to th…
Read full speech →Private Members' Business
The House proceeded to the consideration of Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (temporary resident visas for parents and grandparents), as reported (with amendments) from the committee.
Read full speech →Private Members' Business
…so he can say a few more words. Some people are watching this debate because they plan to criticize Bill C-242. They wonder why we should bother proceeding with the bill if there are ministerial instructions that are essentially the same as what is in Bill C-242. Would my colleague please comment on that?
Read full speech →Private Members' Business
…lly secure. They pose no risk to anybody. What exactly is a super visa? What will this bill change? Bill C-242 makes four practical changes. First, visitors may purchase private health insurance from an insurance company located outside Canada. The current eligibility criteria require applicants to purchase i…
Read full speech →Private Members' Business
Madam Speaker, I am happy to rise and speak to Bill C-242. The heart of the issue of Bill C-242 is reuniting families. It is about ensuring that parents and grandparents can come to Canada to be with their loved ones. We know the value of that and cherish i…
Read full speech →Private Members' Business
…gration system today is broken under the Liberal government. In my opinion, this common-sense bill, Bill C-242, would help to reduce that backlog. These are the common-sense solutions our party is putting forward because the government is not addressing the Liberal-made backlogs it has created itself. I will …
Read full speech →Private Members' Business
…l undergo a robust verification process to ensure that super visa holders are adequately protected. Bill C-242 also requires the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to table a report on reducing the income requirement that the child or grandchild must meet for the parent or grandparent to qualif…
Read full speech →