An Act respecting certain measures related to COVID-19
An Act respecting certain measures related to COVID-19. Royal assent February 4, 2022 (S.C. 2022, c. 2). Authorizes the federal government to spend an additional $2.5 billion on COVID-19 measures during the Omicron wave: principally rapid-antigen-test procurement for the provinces and territories (under a federal-provincial cost-sharing arrangement). Sponsored by Jean-Yves Duclos as Minister of Health. The vote was 207-0 in the Commons (Conservatives abstained on third reading rather than oppose).
Status
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Funded an additional bulk purchase of rapid antigen tests for distribution to provinces during the Omicron wave. Passed quickly under emergency procedures in early 2022.
Issues this bill touches
- Healthcare
COVID-19 measures Act. Federal pandemic response funding and authorities.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
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Second reading in the House of Commons.
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Third reading in the House of Commons.
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First reading in the Senate.
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Second reading in the Senate.
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Third reading in the Senate.
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Royal assent received.
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Jean-Yves DuclosLIBERALOfficial source
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