Bill C-45 (Section 217.1) is a separate piece of legislation that applies to the Canadian Criminal Code only. It does not impact upon, or override, other existing federal, provincial or territorial occupational health and safety statutes and regulations.
What did Bill c46 change?
Part 1 of Bill C-46 introduces three new offences for operation of a conveyance while impaired by drugs, including cannabis (new section 253(3)). The bill criminalizes operation by a person with a concentration of drugs (or a combination of drugs and alcohol) in the blood equal to or above certain levels.
What does Bill C-45 mean for First Nations?
The passing of Bill C-45 for First Nations people eliminates treaty rights. It will allow First Nations to lease out/surrender reserve lands based on votes taken at a single meeting, rather than a majority vote from an entire First Nation (community consent).16 Jan 2013
What is the Bill C-45 Indian Act?
On , the Cannabis Act received Royal Assent, the last stage before this bill becomes law. The Cannabis Act will legalize and regulate access to cannabis for recreational purposes across Canada when it comes into legal effect on .13 Jul 2018
When was Bill C-45 enacted?
2003
Who introduced Bill C-46?
Parliament of Canada
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Royal assent
Legislative history
Bill introduced in the House of Commons of Canada
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What did Bill C-45 establish?
The Westray bill or Bill C-45 was federal legislation that amended the Canadian Criminal Code and became law on . The Bill (introduced in 2003) established new legal duties for workplace health and safety, and imposed serious penalties for violations that result in injuries or death.
Has Bill C-46 passed?
The Bill received Royal Assent on . The Act is divided into three parts: Part 1 aims to strengthen the criminal law approach to drug-impaired driving.7 Jul 2021
What did Bill c75 change?
The amendments in the Act restrict preliminary inquiries for adults accused of offences liable to a maximum punishment of 14 years or more of imprisonment (e.g., incest, aggravated assault, murder, instructing the commission of an indictable offence for a criminal organization or terrorist group, etc.).6 Sept 2019