This bill was last introduced in the 41st Parliament, 1st Session, which ended in September 2013.
Fin Donnelly NDP
Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)
Defeated, as of March 27, 2013
(This bill did not become law.)
This is from the published bill.
This enactment amends the Fish Inspection Act to prohibit the importation of shark fins in Canada. It also amends the Fisheries Act to prohibit the practice of shark finning, thereby establishing a legislative prohibition.
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.
Bernard Trottier Conservative Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON
Mr. Speaker, in my enthusiasm, I inadvertently voted twice. My intention was to vote no.
(The House divided on the motion, which was negatived on the following division:)
