Ban on Shark Fin Importation Act

An Act to amend the Fish Inspection Act and the Fisheries Act (importation of shark fins)

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

Sponsor

Fin Donnelly  NDP

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

Status

Defeated, as of March 27, 2013
(This bill did not become law.)

Summary

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.

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

March 27, 2013 Failed That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans.

Ban on Shark Fin Importation ActPrivate Members' Business

March 27th, 2013 / 6:50 p.m.


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Conservative

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:)

Vote #652

Ban on Shark Fin Importation ActPrivate Members' Business

March 27th, 2013 / 6:50 p.m.


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The Speaker Andrew Scheer

I declare the motion defeated.