Bill C-304 (Historical)

An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (protecting freedom)

This bill was last introduced in the 41st Parliament, 1st Session, which ended in September 2013.

Sponsor

Brian Storseth Conservative

Introduced as a private member’s bill.

Status

This bill has received Royal Assent and is now law.

Summary

This is from the published bill. The Library of Parliament often publishes better independent summaries.

This enactment amends the Canadian Human Rights Act by deleting section 13 to ensure there is no infringement on freedom of expression guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Elsewhere

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.

Votes

June 6, 2012 Passed That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.

May 9, 2012 Passed That Bill C-304, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (protecting freedom), as amended, be concurred in at report stage.

Feb. 15, 2012 Passed That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Canadian Human Rights ActPrivate Members' Business

February 14th, 2012 / 6:40 p.m.

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Some hon. members

Nay.

Canadian Human Rights ActPrivate Members' Business

February 14th, 2012 / 6:40 p.m.

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Conservative

The Acting Speaker Conservative Bruce Stanton

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, February 15, immediately before the time provided for private member's business.