Bill S-10 · 41th Parliament · Stephen Harper
Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act
An Act to implement the Convention on Cluster Munitions
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedApril 25, 2012
- Debated in principleJune 21, 2012
- Studied by a committeeDone
- Passed its first chamberDec. 3, 2012
- 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
- Suzanne Fortin-DuplessisSenate · Sponsor in the Senate
- Bob DechertStates it is important that the House pass Bill S-10 quickly.
- Chris Alexanderdefends the legislation and interoperability provisions against criticism
- Lois Brownstates bill fully implements Canada's commitments under the convention
- Brian Storsethcalls it a good and important piece of legislation to ratify
- Deepak Obhraipresents the bill positively as addressing humanitarian concerns from cluster munitions
- Chris Warkentinpraises Canada's responsible action and proactive role on the issue
Who carries this bill
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What it set out to do
On 25 April 2012, the Leader of the Government in the Senate introduced Bill S-10, An Act to implement the Convention on Cluster Munitions (Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act) in the Senate and it was given first reading. Bill S-10 implements Canada’s commitments under the Convention on Cluster Munitions. In particular, it establishes prohibitions and offences for certain activities involving cluster munitions, explosive submunitions and explosive bomblets.
Summary by the Library of Parliament.
Where members stand
That · 2013-06-11 · Passed
How it changed on the way
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