This bill was last introduced in the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session, which ended in December 2009.
Leona Aglukkaq Conservative
This bill has received Royal Assent and is now law.
This is from the published bill.
This enactment creates measures to promote safety and security with respect to human pathogens and toxins and all activities associated with them. It establishes a comprehensive legislative regime that extends beyond the present importation regime. It requires every person conducting activities involving human pathogens or toxins to take all reasonable measures to protect the health and safety of the public.
All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, an excellent resource from the Library of Parliament. You can also read the full text of the bill.
Some hon. members
Question.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The question is on the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?
Some hon. members
Agreed.
An hon. member
On division.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Health.
(Motion agreed to, bill read the second time and referred to a committee)