Bill C-288
An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (transparent and accurate broadband services information)
Bill C-288 has received Royal Assent and is now law. This bill is from the 44th Parliament, 1st session.
Other Bills Numbered C-288
Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. This bill number appeared in 11 sessions:
An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (transparent and accurate broadband services information)
An Act to amend the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (special benefits)
An Act respecting the National Flag of Canada
An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for new graduates working in designated regions)
An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for new graduates working in designated regions)
An Act to ensure Canada meets its global climate change obligations under the Kyoto Protocol
An Act respecting the protection of employees in the public service of Canada who on reasonable belief make allegations respecting wrongdoing in the public service of Canada
An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (defibrillators in the work place)
An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (defibrillators in the work place)
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (impaired driving causing death or injury)
Division Votes (2)
3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-288, An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (transparent and accurate broadband services information)
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2nd reading of Bill C-288, An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (transparent and accurate broadband services information)
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Parliamentary Debates (15)
Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-288.
Routine Proceedings
…cial languages, the 12th report of the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology in relation to Bill C-288, an act to amend the Telecommunications Act (transparent and accurate broadband services information). The committee has studied the bill and has decided to report the bill back to the House with ame…
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…minister for rural economic development and connectivity, but I also have a bill before Parliament, Bill C-288, that would amend the Telecommunications Act to provide Canadians better information when it comes to the service and quality they pay for. The dependence on telecommunications throughout our society…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of Canadian citizens to call on the House of Commons to pass Bill C-288. Many Canadians purchase costly Internet services only to realize that they do not actually receive the quality and speed they expected. Advertised theoretical speeds and performance metrics for Inte…
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The House resumed from November 23 consideration of the motion that Bill C-288, An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (transparent and accurate broadband services information), be read the second time and referred to a committee.
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…etition and consumer protection in this sector. We are here today to discuss private member's bill, Bill C-288, an act to amend the Telecommunications Act regarding transparent and accurate broadband services information. I support the intent of the bill and agree that consumers need access to clear informati…
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…that decision. The minister will have the final say. In closing, the Bloc Québécois is in favour of Bill C-288, because it will allow consumers to make more informed choices about Internet packages. Consumers need to be able to see the actual download speeds they will be getting, rather than the theoretical h…
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…ce to pass, but I wanted to make a difference on the issue of connectivity. When I began developing Bill C-288, I approached it from a non-partisan, pro-consumer point of view. I was privileged to work with industry experts, researchers, academics, advocacy groups and members from across the political spectru…
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…sue. The government has made announcements and promises over the years, but progress has been slow. Bill C-288, however, is doing something more than talking about a problem; it is taking some practical steps forward that will make a real difference for Canadians. To begin this debate at second reading, the m…
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…eaker, It is a pleasure to participate in today's debate on this item of private members' business, Bill C-288, an act to amend the Telecommunications Act (transparent and accurate broadband services information). I want to start by congratulating and thanking the member for Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa for his…
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The House resumed from October 31 consideration of the motion that Bill C-288, An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (transparent and accurate broadband services information), be read the second time and referred to a committee.
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