Bill C-446 (Historical)
Development Assistance Conditions and Accountability Act
An Act respecting the provision of development assistance by the Canadian International Development Agency and other federal bodies
This bill was last introduced in the 38th Parliament, 1st Session, which ended in November 2005.
Sponsor
Bev Desjarlais Independent
Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)
Status
Introduction and First Reading
(This bill did not become law.)
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Development Assistance Conditions and Accountability Act
Routine Proceedings
November 16th, 2005 / 3:15 p.m.
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Independent
Bev Desjarlais Churchill, MB
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-446, An Act respecting the provision of development assistance by the Canadian International Development Agency and other federal bodies.
Mr. Speaker, this bill is intended to provide a legislative mandate for the Canadian International Development Agency, a mandate with the central focus on poverty reduction and in a manner consistent with Canadian values, Canadian foreign policy and international human rights standards.
The legislation would improve transparency and accountability.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)