Okay, the witnesses will stay and we'll be joined by the legislative counsel. Thank you, members.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the committee is commencing its clause-by-clause consideration of C-378, an act amending the Canada Labour Code with respect to complaints by former employees.
The officials from the Department of Employment and Social Development are present in case members have questions on clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-378.
I would like to provide the members of the committee with a few comments on how the committee will proceed with clause-by-clause consideration.
As the name indicates, this is an examination of all the clauses in the order in which they appear in the bill. I will call each clause successively, and each clause is subject to debate and a vote. Although no amendments were submitted in advance to the clerk, members may propose amendments and subamendments from the floor to the clause in question, provided that they are submitted in writing. If a member wishes to move an amendment or a subamendment, I will recognize the member wishing to move it, who may explain it. There is no need for a seconder to move an amendment. Once moved, you will need unanimous consent to withdraw it.
In addition to having to be properly drafted in a legal sense, amendments must also be procedurally admissible. Since there were no amendments made here, that will be dealt with procedurally only if amendments are received from the floor.
During debate on an amendment, members are permitted to move subamendments. Approval from the mover of the amendment is not required. Only one subamendment may be considered at a time, and that subamendment cannot be amended. When a subamendment is moved to an amendment, it is voted on first. Then another subamendment may be moved, or the committee may consider the main amendment and vote on it.
Once every clause has been voted on, the committee will vote on the title and the bill itself. The committee will have to order the chair to report the bill to the House. That report contains only the text of any adopted amendments, as well as an indication of any deleted clauses.
Finally, if members have any questions regarding the procedural admissibility of amendments, the legislative clerks are here to assist the committee. However, they are not legal drafters. Should members require assistance with drafting an amendment or a subamendment, they must contact the legislative counsel.
I thank the members for their attention.
Is there any discussion on clause 1? No.
(Clauses 1 and 2 agreed to: yeas 11; nays 0)
Shall the title carry?
