This bill was last introduced in the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session, which ended in March 2011.
This bill was previously introduced in the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session.
Libby Davies NDP
Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)
In committee (House), as of Sept. 30, 2009
(This bill did not become law.)
This is from the published bill.
The purpose of this enactment is to require the Minister responsible for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to consult with the provincial ministers of the Crown responsible for municipal affairs and housing and with representatives of municipalities and Aboriginal communities in order to establish a national housing strategy.
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.
Secure, Adequate, Accessible and Affordable Housing ActPrivate Members' Business
September 17th, 2009 / 6:30 p.m.
The Acting Speaker Barry Devolin
It being 6:30 p.m., the time provided for debate has expired.
The question is on the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?
Secure, Adequate, Accessible and Affordable Housing ActPrivate Members' Business
September 17th, 2009 / 6:30 p.m.
Some hon. members
Agreed.
No.
Secure, Adequate, Accessible and Affordable Housing ActPrivate Members' Business
September 17th, 2009 / 6:30 p.m.
Secure, Adequate, Accessible and Affordable Housing ActPrivate Members' Business
September 17th, 2009 / 6:30 p.m.
Some hon. members
Yea.
Secure, Adequate, Accessible and Affordable Housing ActPrivate Members' Business
September 17th, 2009 / 6:30 p.m.
Secure, Adequate, Accessible and Affordable Housing ActPrivate Members' Business
September 17th, 2009 / 6:30 p.m.
Some hon. members
Nay.
Secure, Adequate, Accessible and Affordable Housing ActPrivate Members' Business
September 17th, 2009 / 6:30 p.m.
The Acting Speaker Barry Devolin
In my opinion the yeas have it.
And five or more members having risen:
Pursuant to Standing Order 93 the division stands deferred until Wednesday, September 30, immediately before the time provided for private members' business.
The House resumed from September 17, consideration of the motion that Bill C-304, An Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Secure, Adequate, Accessible and Affordable Housing ActPrivate Members' Business
September 30th, 2009 / 5:30 p.m.
The Acting Speaker Denise Savoie
It being 5:30 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-304, under private members' business.
Call in the members.
(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)
The Deputy Speaker Andrew Scheer
I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill is referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
(Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)