Bill C-429 (Historical)

An Act to amend the Radiocommunication Act and the Telecommunications Act (antenna systems)

This bill is from the 41st Parliament, 1st session, which ended in September 2013.

Sponsor

Sylvain Chicoine NDP

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

Status

Defeated, as of Dec. 12, 2012
(This bill did not become law.)

Summary

This is from the published bill.

This enactment amends the Radiocommunication Act in order to
(a) provide for the possibility of sharing antenna system infrastructures; and
(b) require the proponent to consult the land-use authority and hold a public consultation.
This enactment also amends the Telecommunications Act to allow the telecommunications common carrier to apply to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to gain access to masts, towers or other antenna supporting structures belonging to the holder of a radio authorization under the Radiocommunication Act.

Elsewhere

All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, an excellent resource from Parliament. You can also read the full text of the bill.

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. Perhaps you were looking for one of these other C-429s:

C-429 (2019) Zero Waste Packaging Act

C-429 (2010) An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood)

C-429 (2009) An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood)

C-429 (2007) An Act to amend the Bank Act (automated banking machine charges)

Votes

Dec. 12, 2012 Failed That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.

Radiocommunication ActRoutine Proceedings

June 4th, 2012 / 3:10 p.m.

NDP

Sylvain Chicoine NDP Châteauguay—Saint-Constant, QC

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-429, An Act to amend the Radiocommunication Act and the Telecommunications Act (antenna systems).

Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to introduce a bill whose objective is to regulate the development of radiocommunication and broadcasting antenna systems. Many people throughout Canada have complained about the haphazard development of radiocommunication and broadcasting towers. It appears as though Industry Canada's directives are not being respected by proponents. Furthermore, Industry Canada does not seem to be imposing any sanctions.

The purpose of my bill, therefore, is not only to bring in legislation to regulate the process of installing antenna systems, but also to make the process more democratic by engaging both local authorities and citizens. The development of antenna systems must absolutely be done in a spirit of co-operation and with respect for municipal and rural planning.

It is for these reasons that I decided to introduce legislation in this area. It is important to note that this bill is not meant to slow down or create obstacles for the development of the industry, but rather to manage this area of activity and get the various stakeholders more involved.

(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)