Bill S-209 (Historical)

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (prize fights)

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

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.

The enactment amends the Criminal Code by expanding the list of permitted sports under the prize fighting provisions.

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 5, 2013 Passed That the Bill be now read a third time and do pass.
Nov. 28, 2012 Passed That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Justice and Human Rights Committee, on March 27, 2013

  • Bob Runciman, Ontario (Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes), CPC
  • Tom Wright, Director of UFC Operations for Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Zuffa Canada Productions, LLC

Justice and Human Rights Committee, on April 15, 2013