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.
Gérard Asselin Bloc
Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)
Second reading (House), as of Nov. 2, 2009
(This bill did not become law.)
This is from the published bill.
This enactment amends the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act to require the Minister, before soliciting bids, to give preference to the concept that promotes the use of wood while taking into account the cost and greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)
The Speaker Peter Milliken
I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill is referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates.
(Bill read the second time and referred to a committee.)