Bill S-13 · 40th Parliament · Stephen Harper
Keeping Canadians Safe (Protecting Borders) Act
An Act to implement the Framework Agreement on Integrated Cross-Border Maritime Law Enforcement Operations between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedOct. 25, 2010
- Debated in principleDec. 14, 2010
- Studied by a committeeDone
- Passed its first chamberMarch 9, 2011
- Passed the second chamberNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Leading supporters
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- Stephen HarperPrime Minister
- Fabian ManningSenate · Sponsor in the Senate
Who carries this bill
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What it set out to do
On 26 October 2010, the Leader of the Government in the Senate introduced Bill S-13, An Act to implement the Framework Agreement on Integrated Cross-Border Maritime Law Enforcement Operations between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America (Keeping Canadians Safe (Protecting Borders) Act, in the House of Commons and it was given first reading. Bill S-13 implements the Framework Agreement on Integrated Cross-Border Maritime Law Enforcement Operations between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America signed on May 26, 2009. The coming to force of this legislation will permit specially designated Canadian and American law enforcement personnel to jointly work on marine law enforcement vessels in boundary waters, such as the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, and off both east and west coasts.
Summary by the Library of Parliament.
Where members stand
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What the Senate tried to change
- technicalFabian ManningCorrects reference in clause 17 from 45.88 to 45.48.Outcome not recorded in the debate · March 8, 2011 · Senate record
- adds review or sunsetRoméo DallaireAdds requirement for annual report on public expenditures associated with the Act and referral to committee.Outcome not recorded in the debate · March 9, 2011 · Senate record
- otherJoseph A. DayChanges short title from Keeping Canadians Safe (Protecting Borders) Act to Protecting Maritime Borders Act and updates all references.Outcome not recorded in the debate · March 9, 2011 · Senate record
How it changed on the way
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How precisely it is written
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Did it work?
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