This bill was last introduced in the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session, which ended in September 2019.
Bardish Chagger Liberal
This bill has received Royal Assent and is now law.
This is from the published bill. The Library of Parliament often publishes better independent summaries.
This enactment amends the Salaries Act to authorize payment, out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, of the salaries for eight new ministerial positions. It authorizes the Governor in Council to designate departments to support the ministers who occupy those positions and authorizes those ministers to delegate their powers, duties or functions to officers or employees of the designated departments. It also makes a consequential amendment to the Financial Administration Act.
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.
Pablo Rodriguez Liberal Honoré-Mercier, QC
Mr. Speaker, I believe that if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent to apply the results of the previous vote to this one, with the Liberal members voting in favour.
Gord Brown Conservative Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, ON
Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives agree to apply, and will be voting no.
Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet NDP Hochelaga, QC
Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will vote against the motion.
Gabriel Ste-Marie Bloc Joliette, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will be voting against the motion.
Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC
Mr. Speaker, the Green Party agrees to apply the vote, and votes yes.
(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)
The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan
I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates.
(Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)
