Bill C-244
Clean Coasts Act
Bill C-244 — status: Report stage (House).
Other Bills Numbered C-244
Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. This bill number appeared in 16 sessions:
Clean Coasts Act
An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair)
An Act to amend the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (North Thames River, Middle Thames River and Thames River)
An Act to amend the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (North Thames River, Middle Thames River and Thames River)
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Assistance to Students Visiting Military Memorial Sites Abroad Act
Assistance to Students Visiting Military Memorial Sites Abroad Act
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (removal of waiting period)
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (removal of waiting period)
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (removal of waiting period)
ALS Month Act
ALS Month Act
An Act to amend the Interest Act (interest payable on repayment of a mortgage loan before maturity)
Remembrance Day National Flag Act
Remembrance Day National Flag Act
An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deduction of mechanics' tool expenses)
Division Votes (4)
2nd reading of Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act
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3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair)
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Concurrence at report stage of Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair)
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2nd reading of Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair)
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Parliamentary Debates (55)
Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-244: the latest 20.
Routine Proceedings
…he ninth report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development in relation to Bill C-244, an act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act. The committee has studied the bill and has decided to report the bill back to th…
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…s that prevent Canadians from repairing the products they own. For example, in the 44th Parliament, Bill C-244, introduced by a Liberal member, addressed the issue of digital locks by allowing circumvention for the purpose of diagnosis, maintenance and repair. Also in the last Parliament, Bill C-294, introduc…
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…without imposing broad, regulatory structures. In the last Parliament, there were two bills. We had Bill C-244, from Wilson Miao, and Bill C-294, from the member for Swift Current—Grasslands—Kindersley. Bill C-267, however, takes a different path. Instead of removing barriers and empowering consumers through …
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…wns something, they should be able to fix it. Canada has already done meaningful work on this file. Bill C-244 and Bill C-294 removed copyright barriers that were being used to block repairs on digital devices. The member for Swift Current—Grasslands—Kindersley, a close friend of mine, introduced Bill C-294 s…
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…rotection measures, dealerships had a virtual monopoly on car repairs, maintenance and diagnostics. Bill C-244, an act to amend the Copyright Act with regard to diagnosis, maintenance and repair, was passed in the 44th Parliament to address this kind of problem. Obviously, we are wondering whether the governm…
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…ard, it indicated I had not. Therefore, I am requesting unanimous consent to vote yea in support of Bill C-244 for the second vote.
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…ow proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-244, under Private Members' Business.
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The House resumed from February 13 consideration of the motion that Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
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…ars to come, but always. I want to thank all of the members who have participated in this debate on Bill C-244, the clean coasts act, for their local leadership and for sharing the all-too-familiar stories that I am hearing in my riding as well. This bill is grounded in a simple principle. Canada's marine env…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak to Bill C-244, an act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act. I want to thank sponsor of the bill for bringing forward an issue that coastal, …
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Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise today to speak to Bill C-244. It is a bill that delivers real accountability and takes a proactive approach to preventing marine pollution and abandoned vessels. I would first like to thank my colleague, the member for West Vanc…
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Mr. Speaker, I am here to offer my intervention on Bill C-244, an act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act. The bill proposes to strengthen Canada's ability to address abandoned, derelict a…
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…le. There is not one perfect solution to this issue, but I commend my colleague for putting forward Bill C-244, which would take important steps in the right direction. The bill would target the irresponsible transfer of vessel ownership. In Victoria, I hear of these instances far too often. An owner sells a …
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…ation, my country: Quebec. I doubt my partner will consider that cheating. Today, we are discussing Bill C-244, which was introduced by the member for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country in British Columbia. This member is also the chair of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, so I wou…
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The House resumed from November 6, 2025, consideration of the motion that Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
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…ugh the lakes and highlands of the Shuswap, to the grasslands of Kamloops. Today I rise to speak to Bill C-244, an act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act. I thank the sponsor of the bill, the hon. member for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coas…
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Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to speak to this private member’s bill, Bill C-244, the clean coasts act, introduced by the member for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country. At its core, Bill C-244 aims to provide a tool to ensure that those who benefit from Canada’s wat…
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… answer that question, and that is why the Bloc Québécois supports it and will be voting in favour. Bill C-244 seeks to amend two laws, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, to enhance the protection of marine areas by providing for increased liability …
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the member across the floor for this bill, Bill C-244, an act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act. I come from Kitamaat Village, which is at the head of the Douglas Channel on the…
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moved that Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, be read the second time and referred to a committee. Mr. Speaker, as one of the 5…
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