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Canada's first-ever virtual Environment Week a success

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Venerdì, Giugno 5, 2020
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GATINEAU, QC, June5, 2020 /CNW/ - Every year, the Government of Canada celebrates Canadian Environment Week, an important milestone to raise awareness and protect the environment.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, June5, 2020 /CNW/ - Every year, the Government of Canada celebrates Canadian Environment Week, an important milestone to raise awareness and protect the environment.
  • This year, Environment Week was celebrated virtually, as Canadians continue to practise physical distancing during the COVID19 pandemic.
  • This week, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, commemorated the 2020edition of Canadian Environment Week by participating in various virtual events.
  • "This year's Canadian Environment Week was a celebration of our nature and a reflection on the importance of safeguarding our environment.

Prime Minister announces supports for Canadians with disabilities to address challenges from COVID-19

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Venerdì, Giugno 5, 2020
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced support to help Canadians with disabilities deal with extra expenses during the pandemic.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced support to help Canadians with disabilities deal with extra expenses during the pandemic.
  • $300 for Canadians with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate and who are eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension.
  • This support will also cover expanding accessible online training opportunities and helping connect Canadians with disabilities working from home with employers.
  • "We know this pandemic has deeply affected the lives and health of all Canadians, and disproportionately affected Canadians with disabilities in particular.

Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing

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Giovedì, Maggio 21, 2020
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Latest Bill

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  • Latest Bill

    Latest news on the Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill 2019-21

    Thisis a public bill presented to Parliament by the Government.

  • The Bill was introduced to the House of Commons and given its First Readingon Wednesday 20 May 2020.
  • MPs will next consider the Bill at Second Reading.
  • Additional information

    Summary of the Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill 2019-21

    A Bill to make provision about the sentencing of offenders convicted of terrorism offences, of offences with a terrorist connection or of certain other offences; to make other provision in relation to terrorism; and for connected purposes.

Chair calls for publication of SAGE papers

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Martedì, Maggio 19, 2020
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Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, William Wragg MP has written to the Prime Minister to request the publication of papers discussed by the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies (SAGE).

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  • Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, William Wragg MP has written to the Prime Minister to request the publication of papers discussed by the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies (SAGE).
  • The letter further calls on the Government to amend legislation to allow for the mandatory recording of deaths electronically within 24 hours to improve the accuracy of Covid-19 mortality data.
  • This data must also be public so that we can understand how and why decisions are being made.
  • It is vital, therefore, that this process is quickened and today I am calling on Government to amend legislation to make quick electronic recording of deaths mandatory.

Chair calls for publication of SAGE papers

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Martedì, Maggio 19, 2020
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Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, William Wragg MP has written to the Prime Minister to request the publication of papers discussed by the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies (SAGE).

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  • Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, William Wragg MP has written to the Prime Minister to request the publication of papers discussed by the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies (SAGE).
  • The letter further calls on the Government to amend legislation to allow for the mandatory recording of deaths electronically within 24 hours to improve the accuracy of Covid-19 mortality data.
  • This data must also be public so that we can understand how and why decisions are being made.
  • It is vital, therefore, that this process is quickened and today I am calling on Government to amend legislation to make quick electronic recording of deaths mandatory.

Chair calls for publication of SAGE papers

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Martedì, Maggio 19, 2020
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Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, William Wragg MP has written to the Prime Minister to request the publication of papers discussed by the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies (SAGE).

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  • Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, William Wragg MP has written to the Prime Minister to request the publication of papers discussed by the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies (SAGE).
  • The letter further calls on the Government to amend legislation to allow for the mandatory recording of deaths electronically within 24 hours to improve the accuracy of Covid-19 mortality data.
  • This data must also be public so that we can understand how and why decisions are being made.
  • It is vital, therefore, that this process is quickened and today I am calling on Government to amend legislation to make quick electronic recording of deaths mandatory.

Agriculture Bill 2019-21

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Mercoledì, Maggio 13, 2020
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The Agriculture Bill 2019-21 was given its First Reading on 16 January and Second Reading on 3 February 2020. It completed Committee Stage on 5 March 2020 and remaining Commons stages are scheduled for 13 May 2020.Download the full reportThere are several additions to this Bill compared to the previous Bill. New measures include:A requirement for Ministers to consider the need to encourage the production of food in England, in an environmentally sustainable way;A requirement for Ministers to set out multi-annual plans about how they will use their financial assistance powers. The first plan will start in 2021 for seven years. Beyond that plans must be of at least five years’ duration;A requirement to report on food security at least once every five years; andSeveral varied measures in a new Part 4 on matters relating to farming and the countryside. Measures relating to agricultural tenancies, fertiliser regulation, identification and traceability of animals, and the Red Meat Levy are included.In England, farmers will be paid to produce public goods such as environmental or animal welfare improvements.

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The Agriculture Bill 2019-21 was given its First Reading on 16 January and Second Reading on 3 February 2020. It completed Committee Stage on 5 March 2020 and remaining Commons stages are scheduled for 13 May 2020.

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  • There are several additions to this Bill compared to the previous Bill. New measures include:
    • A requirement for Ministers to consider the need to encourage the production of food in England, in an environmentally sustainable way;
    • A requirement for Ministers to set out multi-annual plans about how they will use their financial assistance powers. The first plan will start in 2021 for seven years. Beyond that plans must be of at least five years’ duration;
    • A requirement to report on food security at least once every five years; and
    • Several varied measures in a new Part 4 on matters relating to farming and the countryside. Measures relating to agricultural tenancies, fertiliser regulation, identification and traceability of animals, and the Red Meat Levy are included.
    • In England, farmers will be paid to produce public goods such as environmental or animal welfare improvements.
    • The Bill also includes wider measures, including on improving fairness in the agricultural supply chain and on the operation of agricultural markets.
    • More than 80% of the CAP payments that UK farmers receive are direct payments based on how much land they farm.
    • The Government has guaranteed the current annual budget to farmers in every year of this Parliament.
    • The new farm support framework proposed by this Bill does not apply to schemes immediately on exit day.
    • Direct farm payments in 2020 across the UK are covered by the provisions in the Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity (2019-20) Bill.
    • The Government introduced an Agriculture Bill 2017-19 in the last Parliament which fell at dissolution in October 2019.
    • [Commons Library Briefing on the Agriculture Bill has full information on the contents and progress of that Bill.]
    • Political party views Opposition Parties broadly support the principle of paying farmers to provide public goods that underpins the Bill.
    • It also wants commitments that food and animal welfare standards will not be reduced in future trade deals.

This week in the Commons: 4 May 2020

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Venerdì, Maggio 8, 2020
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This week in the Commons: 4 May 2020

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  • This week in the Commons: 4 May 2020
    This week in the House of Commons, MPs asked about PPE shortages, the relaxation of lockdown and more in PMQs.
  • The Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, authorised the use of remote working, following the Procedure Committee's approval.
  • I am therefore authorising the use of this system of remote voting under paragraph (1) of the relevant temporary Order.
  • Further guidance will be made available, and I will make a further statement, before the first such division.

This week in the Commons: 4 May 2020

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This week in the Commons: 4 May 2020

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  • This week in the Commons: 4 May 2020
    This week in the House of Commons, MPs asked about PPE shortages, the relaxation of lockdown and more in PMQs.
  • The Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, authorised the use of remote working, following the Procedure Committee's approval.
  • I am therefore authorising the use of this system of remote voting under paragraph (1) of the relevant temporary Order.
  • Further guidance will be made available, and I will make a further statement, before the first such division.

Procedure Committee writes to Speaker giving view on remote voting system

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Mercoledì, Maggio 6, 2020
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Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP, Chair of the Commons Procedure Committee, has written to the Speaker of the House of Commons setting out the Committees view on the proposed temporary system of remote voting in the House of Commons.

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  • Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP, Chair of the Commons Procedure Committee, has written to the Speaker of the House of Commons setting out the Committees view on the proposed temporary system of remote voting in the House of Commons.
  • The letter comes following motions passed in the House to approve a system of remote voting on 22 April.
  • Introducing the debate on the motions, the Leader of the House of Commons, Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP, gave a commitment that the Government would not designate any business as subject to remote voting until the Procedure Committee had given its view on the proposed system.
  • Chair of the Procedure Committee, Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP, said:
    I have written to the Speaker and the Leader of the House to give the Procedure Committees view on the workability of the remote voting system.