Bill C-343

Canada-Taiwan Relations Framework Act

An Act respecting a framework to strengthen Canada-Taiwan relations

Sponsor

Michael Cooper  Conservative

Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)

Status

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), as of June 15, 2023

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Summary

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This enactment provides a framework for the strengthening of relations between the people of Canada and the people of Taiwan, including in respect of security cooperation and of economic, cultural and legal affairs.

Elsewhere

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Canada-Taiwan Relations Framework ActRoutine Proceedings

June 15th, 2023 / 10:05 a.m.
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Conservative

Michael Cooper Conservative St. Albert—Edmonton, AB

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-343, an act respecting a framework to strengthen Canada-Taiwan relations.

Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise to introduce the Canada-Taiwan relations framework act. Recognizing the important bilateral relationship between Canada and Taiwan, this bill provides a framework for the strengthening of economic, legal and cultural relations. It would make it a policy of the Government of Canada to support Taiwan's participation in international fora as well as membership in international agreements, including the CPTPP. It would appropriately permit the Government of Taiwan's office in Ottawa to be referred to as the Taiwan representative office and would provide opportunities for the enhancement of diplomacy.

This bill is an important step in recognizing the reality of Taiwan, a vibrant democracy, leading global economy and important ally to Canada. I urge its passage.

(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)