Bill C-33 · 40th Parliament · Stephen Harper
Safer Railways Act
An Act to amend the Railway Safety Act and to make consequential amendments to the Canada Transportation Act
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedJune 4, 2010
- Debated in principleDec. 8, 2010
- Studied by a committeeDone
- Passed its first chamberNot reached
- Passed the second chamberNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Leading supporters
Ranked by the part each played: who is responsible for the bill, who carried it, and who spoke for it most.
- Stephen HarperPrime Minister
- Alan TonksPraises the minister's overview and describes the bill as compelling in addressing rail safety and broader issues.
- Jim MalowayStates the legislation is very important and notes support from government and unions for its amendments.
- Rob MerrifieldHe moves the bill for second reading and speaks positively about its safety amendments and importance to railways.
Who carries this bill
Arrows run from the person responsible to those who answer to them on this bill. The critic leads the Senate’s scrutiny and answers to no one on it.
What it set out to do
On 4 June 2010, The Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, introduced Bill C-33, An Act to amend the Railway Safety Act and to make consequential amendments to the Canada Transportation Act (Safer Railways Act), in the House of Commons and it was given first reading. The bill amends the Railway Safety Act. Among other things it • improves the oversight capacity of the Department of Transport and strengthen its enforcement powers by introducing administrative monetary penalties and increasing court-enforced penalties; • enhances the role of safety management systems by including a provision for a railway executive accountable for safety and a non-punitive reporting system for employees of railway companies; • clarifies the authority and responsibilities of the Minister of Transport with respect to railway matters; and • expands regulation-making authorities and clarify the process for rule making by railway companies.
Summary by the Library of Parliament.
Where members stand
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How precisely it is written
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Did it work?
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Who lobbied on it
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