This bill was last introduced in the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session, which ended in September 2019.
Ralph Goodale Liberal
This bill has received Royal Assent and is now law.
This is from the published bill.
This enactment amends the Criminal Records Act to, among other things, allow persons who have been convicted under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Narcotic Control Act and the National Defence Act only of simple possession of cannabis offences committed before October 17, 2018 to apply for a record suspension without being subject to the period required by the Criminal Records Act for other offences or to the fee that is otherwise payable in applying for a suspension.
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.
Bill Blair Liberal Scarborough Southwest, ON
moved that Bill C-93, An Act to provide no-cost, expedited record suspensions for simple possession of cannabis, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Bardish Chagger LiberalLeader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, the government is taking a different approach, where we actually believe that many members should be able to stand up and represent the voices of their constituents, regardless of their political stripe. However, we see that the Conservatives have continued their shenanigans of having one member speak over four days. Luckily, that is about to come to an end. This afternoon, we will continue hearing from the member for Carleton, as we have the final day on the budget, which confirms that they like repetition.
Tomorrow, we will have the first allotted day of the current supply period.
At noon on Monday, we will start the second reading debate on Bill C-93 concerning cannabis and record suspensions.
In the afternoon, we will have the vote on the ways and means motion moved earlier this morning by the Minister of Finance.
On Tuesday, we will resume consideration at second reading stage of Bill C-88, an act to amend the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act.
On Wednesday, we will begin debate at second reading stage of the 2019 budget implementation bill.
An Act to provide no-cost, expedited record suspensions for simple possession of cannabisRoutine Proceedings
David Lametti Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Lib.
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, a charter statement for Bill C-93, An Act to provide no-cost, expedited record suspensions for simple possession of cannabis.
Ralph Goodale LiberalMinister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-93, an act to provide no-cost, expedited record suspensions for simple possession of cannabis.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)