Bill C-281

Historical
In committee (Senate)

An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act

Bill C-281 has passed the House and is being considered in the Senate. This bill is from the 44th Parliament, 1st session.

Sponsor:Philip Lawrence
Conservative
Session: 44-1
Introduced: 2022-06-13

Other Bills Numbered C-281

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. This bill number appeared in 13 sessions:

44-1

An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act

In committee (Senate)
43-2

An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (certificate of competency)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
42-1

An Act to establish a National Local Food Day

Report stage (Senate)
41-2

An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (discontinuance of listed sidings)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
41-1

An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (discontinuance of listed sidings)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
40-3

An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (benefit period increase)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
40-2

An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (benefit period increase)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
39-2

Convalescence Benefits Act (amendments to the Employment Insurance Act)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
39-1

Convalescence Benefits Act (amendments to the Employment Insurance Act)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
38-1

An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Canada Business Corporations Act, the Employment Insurance Act and the Employment Insurance Regulations

In committee (House)
37-3

An Act to amend the Young Offenders Act

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
37-2

An Act to amend the Young Offenders Act

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
37-1

An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)

Division Votes (4)

Division #355
Agreed To
2023-06-07T16:00:00

3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-281, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act

322Yea
0Nay
2Paired

Vote by party

Liberal
148Y / 0N
Conservative
114Y / 0N
Bloc Québécois
31Y / 0N
NDP
24Y / 0N
Independent
3Y / 0N
Green Party
2Y / 0N
Division #341
Agreed To
2023-05-31T15:35:09

Concurrence at report stage of Bill C-281, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act

324Yea
0Nay

Vote by party

Liberal
149Y / 0N
Conservative
113Y / 0N
Bloc Québécois
32Y / 0N
NDP
25Y / 0N
Independent
3Y / 0N
Green Party
2Y / 0N
Division #340
Agreed To
2023-05-31T15:25:53

Bill C-281, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act (report stage amendment)

325Yea
0Nay

Vote by party

Liberal
150Y / 0N
Conservative
114Y / 0N
Bloc Québécois
32Y / 0N
NDP
25Y / 0N
Green Party
2Y / 0N
Independent
2Y / 0N
Division #217
Agreed To
2022-11-16T15:15:00

2nd reading of Bill C-281, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act

313Yea
0Nay
12Paired

Vote by party

Liberal
146Y / 0N
Conservative
112Y / 0N
Bloc Québécois
30Y / 0N
NDP
22Y / 0N
Independent
2Y / 0N
Green Party
1Y / 0N

Parliamentary Debates (49)

Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-281.

Mr. Garnett Genuis2023-06-05
International Human Rights Act
0

Private Members' Business

Madam Speaker, I welcome colleagues, and I appreciate the opportunity to speak about Bill C-281, the international human rights act, and to congratulate my colleague. Over this journey we have had together on this bill, I have been working to get his constituency's name right. It is Northumberl…

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Mr. Philip Lawrence2023-06-05
International Human Rights Act
0

Private Members' Business

moved that Bill C-281, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibitin…

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Ms. Heather McPherson2023-06-05
International Human Rights Act
0

Private Members' Business

Madam Speaker, I thank colleagues of mine who have spoken to Bill C-281. The New Democrats will be supporting this bill at third reading. I would like to thank the member for Northumberland—Peterborough South for bringing it forward. It has been a real pleasure to work w…

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Mr. Francis Drouin2023-06-05
International Human Rights Act
0

Private Members' Business

Madam Speaker, I am speaking to Bill C-281 today and would like to comment on two main themes. First, I would like to comment briefly on the portion of the bill that would amend the Broadcasting Act. My colleague, the hon. member for Pierrefo…

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2023-05-18
International Human Rights Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The House proceeded to the consideration of Bill C-281, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibitin…

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The Speaker2023-05-18
Points of Order
0

Government Orders

…ittee of Foreign Affairs and International Development during the clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-281, an act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibitin…

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The Assistant Deputy Speaker2023-05-18
International Human Rights Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

There are four motions in amendment standing on the Notice Paper for the report stage of Bill C-281. Motion No. 4 will not be selected by the Chair as it could have been presented in committee. All remaining motions have been examined, and the Chair is satisfied that they meet the guidelines expres…

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Mr. Garnett Genuis2023-05-18
International Human Rights Act
0

Private Members' Business

Madam Speaker, it is a pleasure for me to speak in support of Bill C-281 and in the process to recognize the work that was done and continues to be done on this important legislation by my colleague from Northumberland—Peterborough South. It is also notable, I think, that…

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Mr. Philip Lawrence2023-05-18
International Human Rights Act
0

Private Members' Business

moved: Motion No. 1 That Bill C-281, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing, in the French version, line 19 on page 2 with the following: “droits de la personne;” Motion No. 2 That Bill C-281, in Clause 3, be amended by replacing, in the…

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Mr. Sameer Zuberi2023-05-18
International Human Rights Act
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Private Members' Business

…ember across the aisle, the member for Northumberland—Peterborough South, for introducing the bill. Bill C-281, the international human rights act, is now at third reading. Canada is steadfast in its commitment to uphold human rights, both at home and abroad. We consistently look for opportunities to bolster …

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