41st Canadian Parliament

Commons urged to create Budget Committee to reform scrutiny of public spending

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Martedì, Luglio 9, 2019
Government of the United Kingdom, Westminster system, Budget, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Legislatures, 41st Canadian Parliament, Political systems, Government

A Commons Budget Committee would scrutinise public spending, and bring UK into line with other major democracies

Key Points: 
  • The Procedure Committee of the House of Commons is today calling for the rapid establishment of a Budget Committee to properly scrutinise Government spending plans.
  • However there is currently no Commons Committee specifically tasked with scrutinising spending proposals.
  • Todays report also asks the House authorities to consider the case for establishing a Commons Budget Office should be established, to provide specific support to any budget committee.
  • Chair of the Committee, Charles Walker OBE MP commented:
    The requirement for the House of Commons to approve Government spending plans is a fundamental constitutional principle.

Commons urged to create Budget Committee to reform scrutiny of public spending

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Martedì, Luglio 9, 2019
Government of the United Kingdom, Westminster system, Budget, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Legislatures, 41st Canadian Parliament, Political systems, Government

A Commons Budget Committee would scrutinise public spending, and bring UK into line with other major democracies

Key Points: 
  • The Procedure Committee of the House of Commons is today calling for the rapid establishment of a Budget Committee to properly scrutinise Government spending plans.
  • However there is currently no Commons Committee specifically tasked with scrutinising spending proposals.
  • Todays report also asks the House authorities to consider the case for establishing a Commons Budget Office should be established, to provide specific support to any budget committee.
  • Chair of the Committee, Charles Walker OBE MP commented:
    The requirement for the House of Commons to approve Government spending plans is a fundamental constitutional principle.

Government completes major improvements to the Access to Information Act

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Venerdì, Giugno 21, 2019
Westminster system, Access to Information Act, Royal assent, 41st Canadian Parliament, Political systems, Law, Political philosophy

Passage of Bill C-58 brings the most significant amendments to the Access to Information Act since it was introduced in 1983.

Key Points: 
  • Passage of Bill C-58 brings the most significant amendments to the Access to Information Act since it was introduced in 1983.
  • That's why I'm proud that these improvements to the access to information system put more information in the hands of Canadians.
  • These improvements mark the first time a government has modernized Canada's access to information system in more than 30 years.
  • The new legislation requires a full review of the Access to Information Act to begin within one year of royal assent.

Correctional Service of Canada responds to the passage of Bill C-83

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Venerdì, Giugno 21, 2019
Government of Canada, Public Safety Canada, Correctional Service of Canada, Government, 41st Canadian Parliament, Corrections, Ontario Correctional Services, Provincial correctional services in Canada

OTTAWA, June 21, 2019 /CNW/ -Today, Anne Kelly, the Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada, made the following statement on the passage of Bill C-83 An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and another Act:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, June 21, 2019 /CNW/ -Today, Anne Kelly, the Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada, made the following statement on the passage of Bill C-83 An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and another Act:
    "The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is supporting the Government of Canada in strengthening the country's federal correctional system.
  • The amendments to the Correctional and Conditional Release Act in Bill C-83 eliminate segregation, further address the needs of Indigenous peoples and affirm the importance of clinically independent and patient-centred health care.
  • Completion of the necessary infrastructure changes, policy development and staff hiring and training is anticipated by November 2019.
  • They will also help ensure that our correctional system continues to be progressive and takes into account the needs of a diverse offender population."

Statement - A stronger, modernized Fisheries Act Becomes Law

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Venerdì, Giugno 21, 2019
Fishery, Fishing, 41st Canadian Parliament, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Informed by extensive consultations with the public, industry, environmental groups and Indigenous peoples, this modernized Fisheries Act reflects the views of Canadians and will ensure our fisheries continue to grow Canada's economy and support the livelihood of coastal communities.

Key Points: 
  • Informed by extensive consultations with the public, industry, environmental groups and Indigenous peoples, this modernized Fisheries Act reflects the views of Canadians and will ensure our fisheries continue to grow Canada's economy and support the livelihood of coastal communities.
  • The modernized Act promotes the recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership with Indigenous peoples.
  • With three oceans, over two million rivers and countless lakes, streams and marshes, Canadians deserve and expect a strong Fisheries Act that protects fish and fish habitat.
  • Canadians across this country, on all three coasts, have long been calling for the federal government to implement a modernized Fisheries Act.

Statement from Minister Goodale on the passage of Bill C-83 to strengthen federal corrections and keep communities safe

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Venerdì, Giugno 21, 2019
Public Safety Canada, Government of Canada, Government, 41st Canadian Parliament, Correctional Service of Canada, Parole

It is anticipated that by November 2019 the necessary infrastructure changes and staff hiring for implementation will be complete.

Key Points: 
  • It is anticipated that by November 2019 the necessary infrastructure changes and staff hiring for implementation will be complete.
  • The provisions that repeal administrative and disciplinary segregation and introduce SIUs, independent external decision-makersand health care units are anticipated to be in force by this time.
  • C-83 will also better support victims and survivors by increasing their access to audio recordings of Parole Board of Canada hearings.
  • Bill C-83 will improve the Correctional Service of Canada's ability to successfully rehabilitate and safely reintegrate people who have broken the law, better protecting Canadians across the country."

Canada reaffirms its commitment to people with disabilities at the 12th session of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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Giovedì, Giugno 13, 2019
Education, Accessibility, Articles, Humans, Segregation, Disability, Inclusion, Special education, 41st Canadian Parliament, Universal design

Minister Qualtrough provided an update on the proposed Accessible Canada Act, which has been adopted byParliamentand the Senate, and is awaiting royal assent.

Key Points: 
  • Minister Qualtrough provided an update on the proposed Accessible Canada Act, which has been adopted byParliamentand the Senate, and is awaiting royal assent.
  • The Act would set the stage for a barrier-free Canada by promoting broad organizational and cultural change, while proactively identifying, removing and preventing barriersto inclusion.
  • Minister Qualtrough also participated in a meeting of women with disabilities in political leadership and co-hosted a session on intersectional barriers of persons with disabilities with Ecuador and Sweden.
  • In recognition of their impressive achievements and leadership in the disability community, Minister Qualtrough invited youth leaders to join Canada's official delegation.

Government of Canada marks World Oceans Day with new investments to protect our oceans & coasts

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Sabato, Giugno 8, 2019
Nature, Natural environment, Branches of biology, Biodiversity, Biogeography, Conservation biology, Ecology, Species, 41st Canadian Parliament

However, the Government of Canada recognizes that our waters are facing urgent threats, from climate change, to declining biodiversity.

Key Points: 
  • However, the Government of Canada recognizes that our waters are facing urgent threats, from climate change, to declining biodiversity.
  • These real threats directly impact the health of our oceans, and therefore, the health of the Canadian environment and economy.
  • We know that there is no choice but to act now to protect our oceans, coasts and waterways.
  • Amendments to the Oceans Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act (Bill C-55) received Royal Assent on May 27.

Government of Canada Implements New Regulations to Enhance Advance Payments Program

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Lunedì, Giugno 3, 2019
Agriculture in Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Marie-Claude Bibeau, Government of Canada, Bibeau, 41st Canadian Parliament, Government, Articles

OTTAWA, June 3, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced that the Government of Canada has implemented the new regulations necessary to strengthen the Advance Payments Program, as announced on May 1st.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, June 3, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced that the Government of Canada has implemented the new regulations necessary to strengthen the Advance Payments Program, as announced on May 1st.
  • In the meantime, the Government continues to provide producers access to the current advance limit of $400,000, which effective immediately, is interest-free for all canola advances.
  • On April 1, 2019, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced the formation of the Government of Canada Canola Working Group , made up of representatives from both industry, and provincial and federal governments.
  • On May 1, 2019, the Government of Canada announced its intention to amend the Agricultural Marketing Programs Regulations to increase loan limits under the APP.

Government of Canada invites youth leaders to help build a more accessible Canada

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Mercoledì, Maggio 29, 2019
Urban planning, Accessibility, Web accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Terminology, Design, Royal assent, Web Accessibility Initiative, OCAD University, 41st Canadian Parliament

All these measures complement the proposed Accessible Canada Act, which has been adopted by the Senate and is awaiting Royal Assent.

Key Points: 
  • All these measures complement the proposed Accessible Canada Act, which has been adopted by the Senate and is awaiting Royal Assent.
  • The proposed legislation is another concrete step that the Government of Canada is taking to break down barriers to accessibility.
  • It's partnerships like this onebetween OCAD U and our governmentthat help build a more accessible Canada, where everyone is fully included.
  • Since 2015, the Government of Canada has supported over 2,000 accessibility projects through the Enabling Accessibility Fund.