Bill C-305 (Historical)

National Public Transit Strategy Act

An Act to establish a National Public Transit Strategy

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

Sponsor

Olivia Chow NDP

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

Status

Defeated, as of Sept. 19, 2012
(This bill did not become law.)

Summary

This is from the published bill.

This enactment establishes a national strategy to promote and enhance the use of fast, affordable and accessible public transit in Canada.

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

Sept. 19, 2012 Failed That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

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(The House divided on the motion, which was negatived on the following division:)

Vote #458

National Public Transit Strategy ActPrivate Members' Business

September 19th, 2012 / 6:25 p.m.

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The Speaker Andrew Scheer

I declare the motion lost.