C-244Government of CanadaNDP
An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act
Strengthens federal rules on abandoned and wrecked vessels and on the cleanup of toxic substances released from them. Builds on the 2019 Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act and brings the Canadian Environmental Protection Act in line with current ocean-pollution standards.
Status
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1st Reading✓
2nd Reading✓
Committee5
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3rd Reading7
Royal AssentQuick learn
Closes federal gaps on cleaning up abandoned boats and the pollution they leak. Touches both the environmental-protection act and the abandoned-vessels act so the two read the same way.
Issues this bill touches
- Climate & Environment
CEPA + Wrecked Vessels Act amendments.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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First reading in the House of Commons.
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Second reading in the House of Commons.
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Sponsored by
Don DaviesNDPOfficial source
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