C-228Government of Canada
An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (prior review of treaties by Parliament)
Conservative private member's bill amending the Department of Foreign Affairs Act to require a prior review by a parliamentary committee before federal negotiators can sign certain types of trade agreements. Aims to give Parliament earlier input into trade-negotiation positions.
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2nd Reading4
Committee5
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3rd Reading7
Royal AssentQuick learn
Requires Parliament to review certain federal trade negotiating positions before they are committed to. Aimed at giving MPs earlier input on trade-agreement design rather than the current take-it-or-leave-it ratification.
Issues this bill touches
- Foreign Policy & Defence
Prior parliamentary review of treaties in DFATD Act.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
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